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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.

Maritana Minerals (ASX:MRT) has reported a 6.3% rise in gold Mineral Resources to 1.86 million ounces and a striking 148% increase in Ore Reserves to 204,100 ounces for FY2026, driven by maiden Ore Reserves at Crake and Kalpini and updates at Boorara.

Whitehaven Coal reported a 29% drop in underlying net profit to $227 million for FY26, despite record safety outcomes and successful debt refinancing that lowered funding costs and extended maturities.

Pioneer Credit (ASX:PNC) has delivered a standout FY26 with a 245% surge in net profit after tax to $23.1 million, driven by disciplined debt portfolio investments and refinancing gains. The company sets ambitious targets for FY27-FY29, including a $35 million NPAT goal.

Judo Bank posted a 34% rise in profit before tax to $168 million for FY26, driven by robust loan book growth and operating leverage, despite increased impairment expenses.

General Finance Limited has earned a credit rating upgrade to BB+ with a Stable Outlook from Equifax, reflecting robust loan book growth and strong financial discipline.

Beforepay Group capped FY26 with a robust quarter, delivering record net transaction margins and a significant new credit facility that cuts funding costs.

N1 Holdings delivered a record quarter for settlement volumes and cash receipts despite a tough interest rate environment, driving a 10% rise in FY26 revenue to $21.67 million and $1.21 million net profit before tax.

Stanmore Resources bounced back from early-year weather disruptions with a 27% jump in ROM coal production in Q2 2026 and secured a refinancing deal that lowers debt costs and extends maturities, positioning the company for a robust second half.

MoneyMe ended FY26 with a loan book exceeding $2 billion and achieved positive Normalised NPAT in the second half, supported by strong originations and improved credit metrics.

Pioneer Credit has reported a breakout FY26 with a 248% jump in NPAT to $23.2m and is raising $17m to fuel further Purchased Debt Portfolio investments in FY27.

Intelligent Monitoring Group (ASX:IMB) has agreed to acquire ADT's UK residential security business for GBP 180 million, doubling its scale and entering a fast-growing market. The deal is expected to add 40% to EPS on a pro forma basis without requiring external equity.