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Kip McGrath Education Centres narrowed its revenue by 4.3% to $30.1 million in FY26 while lifting profit after tax by 2.1%, driven by strategic franchise consolidation and operational efficiencies. The company also faced an unsolicited takeover bid post-reporting period.

Integral Diagnostics (ASX: IDX) posted strong preliminary FY26 results with revenue nearing $790 million and operating EBITDA up 30%, while announcing Jenny Martin as incoming CFO amid leadership transitions.

James Hardie Industries posted a 64% jump in Q1 FY27 net sales to $1.475 billion, powered by the AZEK acquisition and solid organic growth. The company exceeded EBITDA guidance and raised its full-year outlook, targeting robust sales and cash flow growth amid cautious housing market assumptions.

Wellnex Life has agreed to sell its Pain Away brand to Mentholatum Australasia for up to A$21.3 million, aiming to wipe out debt and sharpen its strategic focus.

PPK Group is set to return value to shareholders through a $2.5 million on-market share buyback following the profitable divestment of its Craig International Ballistics stake.

Kinatico Limited reports a robust FY26 with SaaS revenue growth driving total revenue up 9.4% to $35.2 million and net profit after tax soaring 78.5% to $2.0 million, underpinned by its AI-native compliance platform.

Spacetalk Ltd has locked in $10 million through a two-tranche share placement, aiming to fund platform enhancements, inventory growth, and a major network migration.

Lithium Universe Limited has secured $900,000 through a placement with existing investors to fund working capital and progress key projects including the Brownsville Lithium Refinery PFS and innovative metal recycling technologies.

GWR Group plans a $19.85 million capital return equating to 6.1 cents per share, pending shareholder approval. The ASX has granted a waiver allowing the share price to fall below 20 cents post-distribution, enabling the return to proceed.

Experience Co’s Q4 FY26 revenue held steady despite a 4% drop in its Skydive Australia segment, offset by gains in Adventure Experiences. Operating costs and fuel price pressures weighed on profitability, while strategic moves signal a reshaping of the skydive business.

Unith Ltd has issued over 222 million securities, raising $1 million via share placement and converting $500,000 of debt to equity, while attaching options await shareholder approval.

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.