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Kip McGrath Education Centres reversed prior losses with a $2.5 million profit in FY26 despite a 4.3% revenue dip driven by franchise consolidation and foreign exchange headwinds. The company declared a special dividend and faces an unsolicited $0.73 per share takeover offer.

Australian Foundation Investment Company (ASX:AFI) reported a $293.5 million profit for FY26, holding dividends steady despite portfolio returns lagging the market. Leadership transitioned as Alison Gibson took the helm following Mark Freeman’s retirement.

Cobram Estate Olives (ASX:CBO) posted an 11.3% revenue increase to A$268.9 million in FY2026 but swung to a A$4.2 million net loss as costs surged and integration expenses weighed. The company declared a steady fully franked dividend of 4.5 cents per share.

Memphasys has secured early Thai FDA approval for its Felix™ System, triggering a three-year exclusive distribution deal with IVF Envimed and prompting additional orders amid strong clinic interest.

Saluda Medical delivered FY26 revenue of US$90.2 million, beating guidance with strong US and international growth, while reporting a flat net loss of US$149.6 million amid ongoing heavy investment. The company’s FDA approval of its CAP24 paddle lead opens a new US surgical market segment.

Nuchev Limited grew revenue by 12% in FY26, driven by domestic expansion, yet saw margins contract and adjusted EBITDA losses deepen to A$4.6 million. The company’s FY27 focus shifts to margin improvement, operating leverage, and cash conversion.

Mayfield Childcare has completed a fully subscribed entitlement offer, raising approximately $3 million to support its ongoing operational turnaround.

TALi Digital Limited (ASX: TD1) posted a 416% jump in revenue for FY26 but also recorded a $2.2 million loss driven by a $1.3 million impairment of its YCDI! intangible assets. The company is pursuing growth through AI-focused acquisitions and a $3.3 million capital raise.

Atlas Pearls Ltd (ASX: ATP) faced a tough FY26 with revenue down 42% to $25.8 million and a net loss of $7.9 million, driven by lower pearl quality and softer market conditions. Despite this, the company seeded a record number of oysters and declared a fully franked final dividend of 0.45 cents per share.

Hiremii Limited posted an 8.6% revenue increase to $32.4 million and halved its net loss in FY26, reaching adjusted EBITDA breakeven as it prepares to rebrand as AQYR Limited.

Embelton Limited has reported a solid 20.4% increase in revenue and a 34.7% jump in profit after tax for FY2026, underpinned by a strategic pivot away from residential construction towards infrastructure and social sectors. The company held its dividend steady amid improving cash flow and reduced borrowings.

XPON Technologies (ASX: XPN) posted a $1.1 million positive EBITDA in FY26 on 38% revenue growth, shedding Alpha Digital and selling its Google Marketing business to focus on its Wondaris AI platform.