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Australian Foundation Investment Company (ASX:AFI) posted a 3% increase in net profit for FY26, holding dividends steady with a special payout amid portfolio underperformance against the ASX 200.

Wilson Asset Management's active portfolio surged 75.5% in FY2026, vastly outperforming benchmarks and underpinning a generous fully franked dividend. The fund's pivot to AI, critical minerals, and small resources sectors underpins a cautiously optimistic outlook amid market volatility.

Supply Network Limited has reported a strong preliminary FY2026 with $403.1 million in sales and a 44-cent fully franked final dividend, reflecting solid profit growth despite Middle East disruptions. The company is advancing major branch expansions and IT upgrades to fuel future growth.

MaxiPARTS upgrades FY26 operating profit guidance to $14.2 million, driven by strong cost control and a $9 million inventory reduction, while bolstering its executive team with key appointments.

Sunrise Energy Metals is fast-tracking studies to triple scandium oxide production at its Syerston project, aiming to meet soaring global demand and secure supply outside China. The initial 60tpa development targets commercial production in 2028, while the expanded 180tpa plan remains flexible and contingent on market signals.

OFX Group has accepted a recommended all-cash takeover bid from UK-based Equals at $1.00 per share, more than doubling its share price from early February. The deal values OFX at $247 million equity and hinges on due diligence, debt financing, and shareholder approval, while the company reports steady growth in its corporate payments business and strong non-FX revenue.

Nico Resources has completed preparations for a key infill drilling campaign at its Wingellina nickel-cobalt project, aiming to upgrade resource classifications and refine metallurgical understanding. The company also inked a strategic MOU with Pure Battery Technologies to explore regional refining opportunities amid a turbulent nickel price environment.

Macquarie Group reports a 30% profit increase in FY26 to A$4.85 billion as CEO Shemara Wikramanayake announces retirement, with Greg Ward set to take the helm in November 2026.

Tourism Holdings Limited has upgraded its FY26 underlying net profit after tax to around $46 million, beating earlier guidance. The company reports strong vehicle sales in New Zealand and robust late bookings, particularly in North America, while net debt ended lower than expected.

Orcoda Limited has lifted its Annual Recurring Revenue by 23% year-on-year to $6.2 million, with a new multi-year Wagner Corporation contract pushing total ARR to $14.2 million as it enters FY27.

Cleanaway Waste Management appoints Nigel Simonsz as new CFO following Paul Binfield’s departure, while confirming FY26 underlying EBIT at around $470 million, mid-point of prior guidance.

WiseTech Global is acquiring FRDM.ai for $10 million upfront to accelerate its VerifyWise platform, enhancing multi-tier supply chain risk and compliance monitoring with AI-powered insights.