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Australian Finance Group (ASX:AFG) reported a 39% jump in FY26 net profit after tax to AUD 48.5 million, driven by growth across its broker network and lending book, alongside its first mandatory climate disclosures.

Emeco Holdings posted a 5% rise in operating NPAT for FY26, strengthened its balance sheet with net debt down to $127 million, and launched a 10% on-market share buy-back while advancing its net zero emissions strategy.

NZX Limited reported a robust first half of 2026 with operating earnings up 9.4% and net profit rising 18%. The exchange strengthened its funds management and wealth administration arms, relaunched equity derivatives, and declared a higher interim dividend. A new CEO is set to take the helm in September.

Service Stream Limited (ASX: SSM) posted a modest 1.1% revenue rise to $2.35 billion for FY26, driven by Utilities and Asset & Facility Management growth, including a new Defence contract. EBITDA from operations surged 11.8% to $163.4 million, while statutory NPAT dipped 3.8% due to $21.2 million in ERP modernization costs. The company declared a final dividend increase to 3.5 cents per share.

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.

WAM Global's FY2026 investment portfolio fell 4.2%, dragging the company to a $35.2 million net loss despite a 6.6 cent fully franked final dividend.

Stockland (ASX: SGP) posted a 20.2% jump in statutory profit to $994 million for FY26, driven by record residential settlements and expanded capital partnerships, while maintaining a stable distribution and gearing within target ranges.

Boom Logistics reported a 38% rise in operating net profit after tax to $12.8 million on 2% revenue growth to $271 million, underpinned by contract wins and disciplined capital management.

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.

Challenger Limited delivered a solid FY26 with normalised net profit after tax rising 3% to $468 million, supported by record annuity sales and strategic partnerships. The company also declared a 7% higher fully franked dividend and announced an upsized $450 million share buy-back.

Reliance Worldwide Corporation has agreed to an exclusivity period with Brookfield Capital Partners over a A$4.75 per share acquisition proposal, valuing the company at around A$4.1 billion. The deal includes a 30-day go-shop provision allowing alternative bids.

Mercury NZ Limited posted a staggering 32,000% surge in net profit for FY26 despite an 8% revenue dip, underpinned by strong renewable generation and disciplined cost control.