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Finbar Group delivered its strongest profit since FY15 with a 41% rise in NPAT to $20.3 million despite a 28% revenue decline, underpinned by record pre-sales and a robust development pipeline exceeding $1.8 billion.

Seeka Ltd (NZX:SEK) has announced a fully imputed dividend of 20 cents per share, payable in October, alongside a reinstatement of its biannual dividend schedule. The dividend reinvestment plan offers a 2% discount on shares acquired via the plan.

Schaffer Corporation reported a modest 8.6% decline in net profit for FY26 to $22.2 million, with a rebound in Automotive Leather offset by a loss at Delta and strong gains from its South Connect Jandakot property development.

Challenger Limited has announced a fully franked dividend totaling AUD 0.175 per share for the six months ending 30 June 2026, including an ordinary dividend of AUD 0.16 and a special dividend of AUD 0.015. Shareholders can opt into a Dividend Reinvestment Plan with no discount, using a VWAP-based price.

NAOS Ex-50 Opportunities Company Limited reported a $3.09 million after-tax loss for FY26 but raised its dividend by 5% and continued an active share buyback, reflecting confidence despite portfolio underperformance.

Morphic Ethical Equities Fund Limited delivered a 1.34% rise in net profit to $7.32 million for FY26, outpacing its benchmark with a 29.11% portfolio return and announcing a fully franked 1.4 cent dividend alongside plans for a substantial share buyback.

Adrad Holdings delivered a 15% rise in net profit after tax for FY26, driven by operational efficiency and growth in engineered heat transfer solutions, alongside a 15% dividend increase.

WAM Leaders Limited (ASX:WLE) delivered a stellar FY2026 with net profit after tax soaring 153.5% to AUD 161.8 million, driven by a 14% investment portfolio gain that outpaced the ASX 200 by 7.9%. The company declared a fully franked full year dividend of 9.6 cents per share, maintaining a strong yield amid ongoing capital raising.

XRF Scientific reported an 8% revenue increase to $64.4 million and a modest 1% rise in net profit after tax for FY26, underpinned by strong performances in Precious Metals and Capital Equipment divisions and the strategic acquisition of Bruker’s CGA business.

Vita Life Sciences delivered a robust first half in 2026 with revenue up 6.1% to A$48.3 million and net profit after tax rising 14.9% to A$5.54 million. The company declared a higher interim dividend, reflecting improved margins and regional market momentum.

Iress Limited’s half year net profit after tax surged 85% to $32 million, driven by sharp cost cuts and margin expansion, even as total revenue fell nearly 17% following recent divestments.

Aurizon lifted FY2026 underlying EBITDA by 9% to $1.72 billion, boosted by strong Bulk growth and regulatory gains, while locking in a major Queensland coal haulage contract with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance.