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Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited reported steady FY26 results with $30.1 million revenue and a 25% EBITDA margin despite a slight revenue dip. The company is navigating network consolidation and operational resets while facing a $0.73 per share takeover offer from Crimson.

Kip McGrath Education Centres narrowed its revenue by 4.3% to $30.1 million in FY26 while lifting profit after tax by 2.1%, driven by strategic franchise consolidation and operational efficiencies. The company also faced an unsolicited takeover bid post-reporting period.

Kip McGrath Education Centres has revised down its FY26 guidance following weaker-than-expected second-half revenue and earnings, driven by falling lesson numbers and a strong Australian dollar.

Heartland Group Holdings Limited maintains its FY2026 guidance, reporting expanded net interest margins and improved asset quality in 3Q2026, while navigating geopolitical uncertainties affecting New Zealand and Australian markets.

Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited reported a 15.4% rise in profit after tax for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by pricing and operational efficiencies despite a 5% drop in lesson volumes. The company also declared a fully franked interim dividend and completed a share buyback amid leadership changes.

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises has appointed Andrew Gregory, a seasoned McDonald’s executive, as its new Group CEO and Managing Director, effective by August 2026. This leadership change aims to drive franchisee profitability and disciplined growth across Domino’s global network.

The Agency Group Australia reports robust Q2 FY26 growth with a 41% jump in Gross Commission Income and expanding national footprint. The company is accelerating its push into East Coast markets while managing supply constraints in Western Australia.

Harvey Norman Holdings reported a robust 39% jump in profit before tax for FY25, driven by strong franchise sales, a booming property portfolio, and strategic international expansion.

Kip McGrath Education Centres Ltd reported solid FY25 financial results with revenue and profit growth driven by franchise expansion and premium tutoring offerings. The company anticipates continued revenue growth and improved profitability in FY26 despite flat lesson volumes.

Kip McGrath Education Centres reported solid FY25 growth in revenue and EBITDA from continuing operations, marked by a strategic exit from the USA and a new share buy-back program.

Teaminvest Private Group Limited updates on a $20 million legal victory now under appeal, alongside strategic franchise growth and a new secured loan to accelerate expansion.