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Sports Entertainment Group has completed its NZ$130 million acquisition of MediaWorks, creating a trans-Tasman audio group with more than 5 million listeners. The combined business starts with pro forma net leverage of 1.84 times and a management target of approximately 1.2 times within two years.

ASF Group strengthened its balance sheet in FY2026 by selling non-core investments and subsidiaries, lifting cash to A$5.19 million and eliminating borrowings. Profit attributable to shareholders fell sharply as the prior year benefited from a one-off gain, leaving the investment group reliant on future portfolio realisations and development projects.

Sonic Healthcare delivered a strong FY2026, with underlying net profit up 17% to A$621 million and dividends rising to A$1.08 per share. The next test is whether US efficiencies, LADR synergies and organic growth can offset Swiss fee cuts, a delayed UK contract ramp-up and heavier investment demands.

FlexiRoam has inked a two-year deal with Dragonpass, embedding its eSIM data rewards into a major hotel loyalty program and marking its first foray into travel loyalty and hospitality.

Thrive Tribe Technologies (ASX:1TT) has secured $500,000 through a placement of 500 million shares at $0.001 each, aiming to support general working capital and cover placement costs.

Simble Solutions has demonstrated its NanoSensor platform detecting volatile organic compounds at molecular sensitivity, marking a key step towards commercial gas sensing applications integrated with its digital platforms.

McMillan Shakespeare (ASX:MMS) reported a 13.8% rise in underlying net profit after tax and amortisation to $107.9 million for FY26, driven by strong novated lease growth and accelerating electric vehicle adoption.

Wiseway Group delivered 10.1% revenue growth to $205.6 million in FY26, led by a 22.2% surge in its eCommerce Solutions division, while maintaining EBITDA margins amid cost discipline. The Group declared a fully franked final dividend of 0.6 cents per share.

Veris Limited lifted revenue by 4.9% to $102 million in FY26, driven by digital and advisory growth, but statutory net profit fell 67% amid one-off costs and macroeconomic headwinds.

Austin Engineering's FY26 results reveal a 12.7% revenue drop and a 53.7% EBITDA decline, driven by operational setbacks in the Americas and a loss-making Chile contract. Improved cash flow and safety metrics offer a silver lining as the company embarks on a reset for FY27.

Australian Ethical Investment Ltd posted record FY26 results with a 29% rise in net profit after tax and funds under management reaching $14.5 billion, driven by strong superannuation inflows and growth in private markets.

Cash Converters posted 11% revenue growth in FY26 driven by franchise acquisitions and loan book evolution, while net profit fell 20% amid strategic shifts and one-off costs.