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Jumbo Interactive has delivered a record FY26 underlying EBITDA of $85.2 million, driven by strong Australian lottery retailing and international B2C growth. The company maintains a robust balance sheet and outlines ambitious FY27 targets amid ongoing integration of UK and US acquisitions.

NTAW Holdings reported a 15.7% revenue drop to $445.3 million in FY2026 but improved net losses and operating EBITDA amid a strategic reset. The company divested its South African stake and plans asset sales as it targets modest growth in FY2027.

Alliance Aviation Services has completed the institutional portion of its $40 million equity raise, securing $33 million to support its turnaround and debt reduction efforts. The retail entitlement offer opens in early September.

Summerset Group Holdings posted a 92% jump in half-year net profit to NZ$171.4 million, driven by strong sales and disciplined cash management. The company also updated its dividend policy to align payouts with operating cash flow, reflecting its maturing portfolio and cautious growth approach.

Sports Entertainment Group (ASX:SEG) posted a 39% revenue jump and 73% underlying EBITDA growth in FY26, offset by a 93% net profit decline due to tax and one-off impacts. The company is poised for growth with key acquisitions including MediaWorks NZ and the GIANTS Netball license.

CVC Limited posted a net profit after tax of $7.7 million for FY2026, underpinned by a $37.8 million profit from the Laverton sale and a $13.3 million impairment from the Liverpool project. The company paid a special dividend and restructured leadership amid ongoing capital management efforts.

NZME delivered a notable turnaround in the first half of 2026, doubling operating profit and cutting net debt by $13.9 million, led by strong audio revenue and digital expansion despite a challenging economic backdrop.

Close the Loop Limited posted a 6% revenue increase to $125.6 million for FY26 but recorded a hefty $105.3 million net loss primarily driven by disposals and one-off restructuring costs. The company has refocused on core packaging and resource recovery businesses while slashing debt and setting a $14-16 million EBITDA target for FY27.

Comms Group Limited reported record FY26 revenue and EBITDA growth, driven by organic expansion and TasmaNet acquisition, while progressing the $30m sale of its ICT business to streamline operations and support shareholder returns.

Mitchell Services (ASX:MSV) posted a strong FY26 with revenue up 5% to A$207.4 million and EBITDA surging 67% to A$42.8 million. The company returned to a net cash position of A$3.5 million and declared a fully franked 2 cent dividend, reflecting robust operational execution and a strategic pivot towards gold.

Lifestyle Communities reported a transformative FY26 with a sharp rebound in new home sales, substantial debt reduction, and record homeowner satisfaction, despite ongoing market headwinds and regulatory uncertainty.

James Hardie Industries has agreed to divest its European Fermacell sustainable walling and flooring business to Holcim for €840 million, while planning to close its European fiber cement operations and launch a $250 million share buyback.