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Schaffer Corporation reported a modest 8.6% decline in net profit for FY26 to $22.2 million, with a rebound in Automotive Leather offset by a loss at Delta and strong gains from its South Connect Jandakot property development.

WAM Global's FY2026 investment portfolio fell 4.2%, dragging the company to a $35.2 million net loss despite a 6.6 cent fully franked final dividend.

Lycopodium Limited reported a solid FY26 with $377.5 million revenue, a slight profit dip, and a 69% dividend hike, while setting sights on accelerated growth in the Americas.

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.

NAOS Ex-50 Opportunities Company Limited reported a $3.09 million after-tax loss for FY26 but raised its dividend by 5% and continued an active share buyback, reflecting confidence despite portfolio underperformance.

The Environmental Group Limited (ASX:EGL) posted flat revenue of $112 million for FY26 but saw a sharp 44.7% fall in EBITDA and a $6 million net loss, weighed down by operational disruptions, a major ERP system implementation, and a $3 million goodwill impairment.

Breville Group delivered record FY26 revenue of AUD 1.81 billion and EBIT of AUD 207 million, navigating tariff volatility and currency headwinds while completing a major manufacturing diversification.

Fletcher Building (ASX:FBU) reversed its FY25 loss with a $228 million net profit in FY26, driven by a 26% rise in EBIT and a $362 million reduction in net debt amid portfolio simplification and operational improvements.

Turners Automotive Group delivered record FY26 results with a 14% dividend rise, underpinned by strong growth in Auto Retail, Finance, and Insurance despite geopolitical headwinds.

Morphic Ethical Equities Fund Limited delivered a 1.34% rise in net profit to $7.32 million for FY26, outpacing its benchmark with a 29.11% portfolio return and announcing a fully franked 1.4 cent dividend alongside plans for a substantial share buyback.

Whitefield Income Limited reported a 104% jump in net profit to $16 million for FY2026, supported by a near doubling in investment revenue and a $187 million capital raise. The listed investment company maintained steady fully franked dividends despite a slight dip in net asset backing per share.

WAM Leaders Limited (ASX:WLE) delivered a stellar FY2026 with net profit after tax soaring 153.5% to AUD 161.8 million, driven by a 14% investment portfolio gain that outpaced the ASX 200 by 7.9%. The company declared a fully franked full year dividend of 9.6 cents per share, maintaining a strong yield amid ongoing capital raising.