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Burger Fuel Group posted a 92% surge in net profit to NZ$1.97 million for FY26, driven by steady system sales growth, a one-off store sale gain, and reduced legal expenses, while geopolitical instability in the Middle East weighs on international sales.

CD Private Equity Fund I (ASX:CD1) posted a net loss of $6.96 million for the year ended 31 March 2026, driven by a $5.14 million fair value decline in its US private equity holdings and significant foreign exchange pressures. Despite near-term setbacks, the Fund has delivered an 8.3% post-tax annual return since inception.

CD Private Equity Fund III (ASX:CD3) posted a net loss of $9.01 million for FY26, weighed down by foreign exchange losses and fair value declines. Despite near-term challenges, the Fund sustains strong long-term performance and liquidity.

ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ) has delivered a landmark FY26 with underlying net profit after tax surging 25.8% to $381.2 million, beating 2027 targets a year early and raising its dividend by 10%. The company continues to invest heavily in automation, digital initiatives, and laboratory expansions while advancing its climate strategy amid a post-year-end cyber incident.

ArborGen Holdings reported a solid FY26 with record revenue driven by Brazil expansion and a 31% EBITDA increase, offsetting a challenging US market. Leadership changes and operational discipline mark the company’s path forward.

Bass Oil Limited offers up to 24 million free attaching options to recent placement participants, alongside nearly 8 million options to its lead manager PAC Partners, with no new funds raised from the options issue.

Li-FT Power Ltd. has released an extensive update to its Corporate Governance Statement, outlining its board structure, committee roles, and compliance with Canadian and ASX governance standards. The company highlights partial adherence to some ASX recommendations, reflecting its current development stage.

ASX has appointed Anthony Attia as its next Managing Director and CEO, bringing nearly 30 years of global exchange experience to guide the company through its ongoing transformation.

Macquarie Bank Limited has posted a robust FY2026 result, with net profit attributable to ordinary equity holders soaring 74% to AUD 6.011 billion, underpinned by strong performances in its Banking and Financial Services and Commodities and Global Markets divisions.

OM Holdings faced a challenging ferroalloy market in FY2025 but maintained production resilience, secured refinancing, and rationalised its portfolio through key asset sales, while advancing sustainability initiatives.

Burgundy Diamond Mines has responded to ASX scrutiny over its related-party financing with Choron Holdings, asserting the arrangements were short-term, non-material cash-flow facilities properly disclosed in its half-year accounts.

WhiteHawk Limited has raised A$1.5 million through a share placement to fund integration and growth of its newly acquired Quixxi Clarity AI platform, marking a strategic push into the AI governance market.