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Structural Monitoring Systems (ASX:SMN) delivered record FY26 revenue, a sharp lift in profit and $6.0 million of free cash flow as its avionics business outpaced contract manufacturing. The balance sheet is now free of bank debt, but the next leg of the story still depends on FAA approvals and converting CVM technology into commercial revenue.

Arena REIT delivered higher earnings, distributions and asset values in FY2026, but the failure of a major childcare tenant has forced a sharp reset in its near-term outlook. Edge Early Learning accounts for about 14% of rental income and is now in voluntary administration after missing rent.

Develop Global has issued its first full-year production, operating cost and capital guidance, pairing steady Woodlawn output with the planned start of Pioneer Dome lithium sales. The growth comes with a substantial A$411 million to A$458 million investment program, while Yitirrti remains a construction story until FY28.

Ballard Mining has expanded the Mt Ida Gold Project’s global Mineral Resource Estimate by 56% to 1.836 million ounces, while securing the approvals and cash runway needed to advance development studies. The pre-production company is now targeting a maiden Ore Reserve, feasibility study and Final Investment Decision in the first half of calendar 2027.

Pantoro has increased Norseman’s Mineral Resources by 2% and Ore Reserves by 9% after mining depletion, with the Mainfield delivering the clearest growth. The company also reported a $113.2 million FY2026 profit, but the next test is converting a larger geological inventory into sustained production.

SRJ Technologies has secured a US$1.234 million purchase order for an LNG controls upgrade supporting a Middle Eastern National Oil Company. The award adds revenue across FY26 and FY27 while giving SRJ a less site-dependent route to build its Gulf credentials.

Auravelle Metals has reported encouraging gold results at Sheoak and expanded its Crown project, but its FY2026 annual report flags a material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern. The company lost A$3.98 million, used A$4.07 million in operating cash and held A$632,721 at year end before completing a further A$1.5 million placement.

Hallenstein Glasson delivered a sharp lift in FY2026 profit as sales, margins and Australian trading strengthened. The NZX-listed retailer also raised its full-year dividend to 69 cents per share, while warning that early FY2027 sales growth is unlikely to persist at the same pace.

Acrow Limited (ASX: ACF) is targeting a sharp FY27 earnings lift after industrial access revenue exceeded $200 million and post-year-end acquisitions expanded its platform. The FY26 result was more mixed: revenue reached a record $336 million, but underlying net profit fell 20% and the dividend was reduced.

IODM Limited (ASX:IOD) increased FY2026 revenue by 16.9% and narrowed its net loss, but auditors flagged material uncertainty over the company’s ability to continue as a going concern. A post-year-end A$1.00 million placement is funding an expansion into North American universities while the business remains heavily reliant on external capital.

Patrys has moved its injectable quetiapine program into human testing, while its FY2026 annual report warns the company will need further funding within 12 months. The company ended the year with $3.36 million in cash after raising capital and acquiring the RLS-2202 development program.

Spacetalk Limited (ASX:SPA) has posted a sharply deeper FY26 loss and negative net assets, while its auditor flagged a material uncertainty over the company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The company says a $10 million post-year-end placement, note conversions and new telco agreements give its software-led strategy room to execute.