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Harmoney will continue buying back up to 5% of its issued shares while reaffirming FY27 cash NPAT guidance of $16 million or more. The lender also says potential acquisitions could be funded without an equity raising, although no transaction has been announced.

Count Limited (ASX:CUP) reported a 71% jump in net profit to $15.2 million for FY2026, driven by strong organic growth and strategic acquisitions including the completion of Oracle Group. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 3 cents, lifting total dividends to 5 cents per share.

Centrepoint Alliance reported a 24% jump in net profit to $6.4 million for FY26, underpinned by a 16% rise in EBITDA and advances in artificial intelligence initiatives. The company declared a steady fully franked dividend of 1.75 cents per share and expanded its salaried advice business through acquisitions.

The Australian Wealth Advisors Group (ASX:WAG) reported a modest 0.7% rise in profit before tax to $937,632 for FY2026, driven by growth in funds under management and strategic Equity Partnership Scheme investments, alongside a key divestment and board appointment.

Peter Warren Automotive reported a modest revenue increase to AUD 2.489 billion in FY26 but saw profit after tax nearly halve to AUD 6.3 million, reflecting margin pressure in new vehicles and rising operating costs. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 0.6 cents per share and is poised for growth with expanded Chinese brand exposure and a disciplined acquisition pipeline.

Mangawhai Collective aims to boost its stake in Bremworth from 19.73% to a controlling interest by offering NZD 0.90 per share for nearly 44% of outstanding shares, subject to conditions and shareholder precommitments.

Cann Group reported its second-ever quarterly operating cash inflow of $0.24 million in Q4 FY2026, edging closer to cash flow break-even. The company expanded exports to the UK and Germany, launched new products, and completed a leadership transition while redeeming convertible notes and securing additional credit.

WT Financial Group reports a 20% rise in net profit before tax for FY2026, underpinned by its scalable adviser network and strategic Hubco platform expansion.

Cann Group’s CEO Jenni Pilcher steps down after leading a dramatic debt reduction and cost overhaul. Chairman Mike Ryan takes interim charge as the company hunts for a new CEO.

RMA Global highlights the US$880 million merger between Real Brokerage and REMAX, boosting its addressable agent network to over 105,000 in North America and setting the stage for expanded service upselling.

Scout Security Limited posted a $10.5 million net loss for the half-year ended 31 December 2025, driven largely by a $9.1 million goodwill impairment linked to its acquisition of Roo Inc. The company raised capital and secured new partnerships while facing ongoing going concern uncertainties.

WT Financial Group has reported robust half-year results for H1 FY2026, marked by a 20.8% increase in underlying net profit after tax and a fully franked interim dividend. The company’s strategic pivot to a business-to-business advice model and its Investco joint venture underpin its growth trajectory.