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NZME delivered a notable turnaround in the first half of 2026, doubling operating profit and cutting net debt by $13.9 million, led by strong audio revenue and digital expansion despite a challenging economic backdrop.

Oakridge International Limited has reversed its fortunes with a 42% revenue increase to $3.45 million and a return to profitability in FY2026, driven by healthcare technology sales and strategic platform enhancements.

Supply Network Limited reported a 15.4% rise in FY2026 revenue to $403.7 million and a 19% jump in net profit to $47.6 million, underpinning a 44-cent fully franked final dividend. The company is advancing major branch expansions and IT upgrades to support its $50 million revenue growth target for FY2027.

iTech Minerals has unveiled a transformative year at its Reynolds Range project with high-grade gold-antimony discoveries and a lithium joint venture with SQM, while managing a $1.09 million net loss and bolstering its cash reserves.

Lithium Universe Limited has secured $848,452 through the first tranche of a share placement, setting the stage for advancing its Brownsville lithium refinery and innovative recycling technologies.

SenSen Networks has landed a $889,000 two-year contract with EPA Victoria to trial acoustic vehicle noise enforcement, marking its SenDISA platform's first foray into environmental regulation.

Xenitra Limited has secured A$1.5 million through a discounted share placement to accelerate growth in higher-margin OTC medicines, FSMP, and tokenised FMCG sales. The capital will fund inventory expansion, supplier fulfilment, and ecommerce activation as the company shifts from low-margin distribution to a diversified healthcare platform.

RooLife Group (ASX:RLG) has completed a strategic acquisition to bolster its renewable energy division, acquiring project origination and delivery assets in the battery storage and hybrid power market. The deal is scrip-based, with most consideration contingent on future contract milestones.

Rubicon Water's FY26 results reveal an 11.6% revenue drop to $61.1 million and a net loss widening to $15.7 million, impacted by US federal funding delays and currency headwinds. Despite this, the company secured $28.4 million in second-half contracts and holds a $47 million major project pipeline, underpinning confidence for FY27 growth.

EMVision Medical Devices has made significant strides in its emu™ bedside scanner pivotal trial and First Responder program, boosting FY26 revenue by 57% while trimming its net loss by 15%.

WAM Research’s FY2026 investment portfolio dropped 18%, dragging the company to a $28 million net loss. Despite underperformance, the LIC sustains its 10 cents per share dividend, backed by strong reserves and franking credits.

Navigator Global Investments grew assets under management by 21% to USD33.6 billion in FY26 but reported a 10% drop in adjusted EBITDA and suspended dividends to fund expansion, including a major acquisition closed post-year-end.