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ECS Botanics reports a third straight quarter of positive operating cash flow, driven by strong B2C growth and strategic international shipments to Germany and New Zealand.

Icetana AI reported a 51% year-on-year jump in annual recurring revenue to $2.6 million but faced a $1.2 million net operating cash outflow in Q3 FY26, prompting plans for a capital raise amid expected cash flow improvements.

Nido Education has expanded its footprint with a $9.1 million acquisition of four child care services, adding 348 places and an estimated $1.9 million annualised EBITDA. The company is also actively pursuing further acquisitions beyond its incubation pipeline amid sector demand challenges.

AdNeo (ASX:AD1) delivered its first positive operating cash flow quarter since its 2025 transformation, driven by strong revenue growth across all divisions and a growing $8m tender pipeline. The company advances its AI-first strategy while managing costs and acquisitions.

Nickel Industries reported a reduced 2025 loss of US$41.2 million, bolstered by stable production, strategic debt refinancing, and progress on its flagship ENC HPAL project. Sustainability efforts and ore supply expansions set the stage for growth in 2026.

Felix Group Holdings reported a 47% surge in total ARR to $12.7 million in Q3 FY26, driven by the Nexvia acquisition and enterprise expansion. The company is progressing AI platform enhancements and completed a key leadership renewal with new Chairman and CEO appointments.

West African Resources (ASX:WAF) closed Q1 2026 with a record A$847 million cash balance, underpinned by robust gold production of 107,728 ounces at an AISC of US$1,921/oz. Meanwhile, Burkina Faso's government formalised a 25% acquisition in the Kiaka project for A$175 million, marking a significant shift in ownership.

ikeGPS Group delivered a strong FY26 with platform subscription revenue up 33% to NZ$19.2 million and positive underlying EBITDA in March, supported by AI-driven pricing and expanding US utility adoption.

Xamble Group has locked in AUD 700,000 in new contracts and completed its acquisition of YouthsToday, tripling its influencer base and extending its reach to seven Southeast Asian countries.

BCAL Diagnostics has expanded its Avantect cancer blood tests nationally through major pathology networks, generating $88,000 in Q3 revenue from 91 tests. The company also submitted an initial Medicare reimbursement application for pancreatic cancer detection and is preparing to launch an enhanced BREASTESTplus 2.0 test in early 2027.

Immuron Limited’s unaudited Q3 FY26 sales rose 16% to AUD 1.5 million, driven by Travelan’s expanding footprint in Australia, Canada, and the US despite a stronger Australian dollar.

ECP Emerging Growth Limited’s portfolio plunged 19.4% in the March quarter, dragging its net tangible asset value down by nearly 30%, as growth stocks stumbled amid geopolitical tensions and rising rates. The fund added furniture retailer Koala Company and sees value in its resilient holdings despite the rough patch.