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Clime Capital delivered a sharply stronger FY26 result, with after-tax profit rising to $10.3 million and dividends maintained. But KPMG qualified its audit after failing to obtain sufficient evidence for $36.2 million of unlisted unit trust valuations and related income and fees.

Alkane Resources has reported a transformational FY2026, with the Mandalay merger helping lift revenue to A$935.8 million and profit after tax to A$228.7 million. The enlarged gold and antimony producer has also declared its first dividend and approved a buy-back, while setting broadly stable production guidance for FY2027.

Comms Group has $24.3 million in cash after selling its onPlatinum IT managed services division, but the size and tax structure of any shareholder distribution remain unresolved. The company is seeking an ATO ruling before its board decides how much surplus capital to return.

Australian Foundation Investment Company (ASX:AFI) plans to pay a fully franked 37 cents per share in FY27, including a 10-cent special dividend. The listed investment company will also replace its traditional payment pattern with four quarterly distributions of 9.25 cents.

Civmec delivered double-digit earnings growth in FY26, with its new defence arm helping lift the order book to A$1.4 billion. The stronger profit came alongside a sharp working-capital squeeze that left operating cash flow negative after investment in growth.

HiTech Group Australia delivered a weaker FY2026 profit and lower revenue, but finished with $10.56 million in cash and no debt before completing its Hudson acquisition. The post-year-end deal and $4 million institutional raise now place execution, funding and integration at the centre of the story.

Ridley Corporation’s first full reporting year with the Incitec Pivot Fertilisers distribution business produced a sharp lift in underlying earnings and cash flow, despite a steep fall in statutory profit after a $31.8 million NovaqPro impairment. Management expects earnings growth across all three segments in FY27, but the enlarged group now carries significantly more debt and integration work.

Liberty Group delivered a second consecutive year of profit growth in FY26 as record loan originations lifted financial assets to A$15.2 billion. The result supports a 15-cent fully franked special dividend, although credit provisions and cash flow remain important tests for the lending model.

Kip McGrath shareholders have approved a total 6.0 cents per share distribution for the six months ended 30 June 2026. The payout includes 5.0 cents in special dividends, with the shares going ex-dividend on 1 October.

Gowing Bros’ FY2026 loss widened to $3.49 million as Surf Hardware International remained deeply loss-making and investment properties were marked down by $3.0 million. The ASX-listed investment company kept its fully franked final dividend at 3 cents per share, despite negative operating cash flow and lower cash reserves.

Pengana International Equities has cancelled 151.1 million shares in a $183.28 million buy-back, leaving a much smaller listed investment company and three fewer directors. The reconstituted board will review capital options before deciding whether to pursue a future rights issue.

6K Additive has signed a 30-month Nickel 718 powder supply agreement with US advanced manufacturer ADDMAN, carrying a stated value of up to US$10.8 million. The deal also introduces a buy-back arrangement for used powder, linking new sales with recycled feedstock.