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Perennial Better Future Active ETF will be voluntarily wound up after a $2.601 million loss and a sharp contraction in its unitholder base. The fund’s Responsible Entity says it is unlikely to achieve the scale needed to operate economically, with the process expected to finish in financial year 2027.

Strickland Metals is reshaping its leadership team with key departures and appointments as it shifts focus from exploration to development at its Rogozna Project in Serbia.

Asara Resources has more than doubled its Kada Gold Project resource to 2.1 million ounces, including 1.3 million ounces in the indicated category, following a 73,000-metre drilling campaign. The company is fully funded to complete a Definitive Feasibility Study by mid-2027, positioning itself for rapid development in Guinea’s prolific Siguiri Basin.

Provaris Energy reported a $4.045 million loss for FY2026 as it progressed proprietary hydrogen and liquid CO₂ storage technologies, expanded strategic partnerships, and boosted cash reserves through multiple placements.

CTI Logistics (ASX:CLX) posted a 69% jump in net profit to $24 million for FY26, driven by robust transport volumes, logistics growth and a $74 million uplift in property valuations. The company also declared a 14 cents per share fully franked dividend.

Meridian Energy (NZX:MEL) reported a strong turnaround in FY26 with a $130 million net profit after tax, driven by improved hydro and wind generation, retail growth, and strategic investments in renewable projects and grid flexibility.

Close the Loop Limited posted a 6% revenue increase to $125.6 million for FY26 but recorded a hefty $105.3 million net loss primarily driven by disposals and one-off restructuring costs. The company has refocused on core packaging and resource recovery businesses while slashing debt and setting a $14-16 million EBITDA target for FY27.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank reports a $375.1 million statutory profit for FY26, reversing last year’s loss, while committing $70 million to a multi-year risk rectification program and declaring a fully franked 33 cent dividend.

Aussie Broadband reported a 9% revenue increase to $1.3 billion and a 20% rise in underlying EBITDA for FY26, driven by organic growth and transformative acquisitions including AGL Telco and Nexgen.

Liberty Financial Group delivered a 7.8% rise in net profit after tax to $143.8 million for FY26, underpinned by record loan originations and stable credit quality. The group declared a fully franked 15 cent special dividend payable in September 2026.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX:CLW) reported steady operating earnings growth and reinforced its long WALE portfolio quality for FY26, alongside a $2 billion debt refinancing and enhanced sustainability credentials.

Vicinity Centres delivered a robust FY26 with a $1.39 billion statutory net profit, strategic acquisitions in key growth corridors, and a strengthened premium retail portfolio.