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Australian Finance Group (ASX:AFG) reported a 39% jump in FY26 net profit after tax to AUD 48.5 million, driven by growth across its broker network and lending book, alongside its first mandatory climate disclosures.

Heartland Group Holdings delivered a striking 140% jump in net profit for FY2026, underpinned by margin gains and asset quality improvements, while advancing a transformative merger with TSB to create a major New Zealand challenger bank.

Synertec Corporation has been awarded the delivery phase of the Brooklyn Pump Station IO Upgrade by Melbourne Water, extending a contract valued at approximately $1.1 million. The project modernises critical water infrastructure with advanced operational technology.

Impact Minerals (ASX: IPT) has started trading the rights for its pro-rata renounceable rights issue under the code IPTR, giving shareholders until 2 September 2026 to participate or sell their entitlements.

Wagners Holding Company Limited (ASX:WGN) reported a 17% revenue increase to $504 million and a 78.5% surge in net profit after tax to $40.6 million for FY26, driven by strong growth in Construction Materials and Composite Fibre Technologies.

Adrad Holdings delivered a 15% rise in net profit after tax for FY26, driven by operational efficiency and growth in engineered heat transfer solutions, alongside a 15% dividend increase.

Unico Silver delays its maiden Pre-Feasibility Study to January 2027, integrating updated drilling results and advanced metallurgical testing that could expand resource scale and improve production efficiency.

Cogstate Ltd (ASX:CGS) posted a 15.9% rise in profit before tax to US$16.1 million for FY26, driven by a 116% surge in clinical trial sales contracts to $89 million and a 15% revenue increase. The company doubled its final dividend to A$0.04 per share, supported by a strong $118.5 million contracted revenue backlog.

Amplitude Energy (ASX:AEL) posted record production and earnings for FY26, underpinned by strong operational execution and progress on the East Coast Supply Project (ECSP). The company strengthened its balance sheet, reduced net debt by 85%, and targets first gas from ECSP in 2028.

Region Group (ASX: RGN) delivered solid FY26 results with a 3.2% increase in Funds From Operations per security, a 9.8% total security holder return, and a leadership change as Greg Chubb took the helm as CEO.

OceanaGold is set to acquire Ausgold and its Katanning Gold Project for A$776 million, adding a promising low-capital open-pit development in Western Australia with production expected in 2029.

Vita Life Sciences delivered a robust first half in 2026 with revenue up 6.1% to A$48.3 million and net profit after tax rising 14.9% to A$5.54 million. The company declared a higher interim dividend, reflecting improved margins and regional market momentum.