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Pacific Current Group finished FY2026 with no financial debt, A$158 million in cash and a strategic review that could lead to a transaction, a sale or delisting. The balance-sheet repair came alongside lower underlying earnings, a statutory loss and a sharp decline in Victory Park valuations.

Investor Centre’s FY2025 report lays bare the financial strain behind its proposed revival: revenue collapsed, cash fell to just $3,320 and liabilities exceeded assets by $3.81 million. The company is now relying on an unsecured Lake Volta Investments facility and a non-binding restructuring plan after its brokerage subsidiary lost its AFSL.

Kelsian Group has completed the $149.9 million sale of its Tourism Portfolio to Journey Beyond, reducing pro forma leverage to approximately 2.0x. The transport operator has reset FY27 Underlying EBITDA guidance to $295 million-$310 million as it shifts towards commuter and contracted services.

Cokal’s 60%-owned BBM subsidiary has pushed repayment of a US$20 million capital sum from January 2027 to January 2030. The relief comes with deferred fees carrying 10% annual interest and marketing rights over the first 20 million tonnes of mine production.

Acrow Limited (ASX: ACF) is targeting a sharp FY27 earnings lift after industrial access revenue exceeded $200 million and post-year-end acquisitions expanded its platform. The FY26 result was more mixed: revenue reached a record $336 million, but underlying net profit fell 20% and the dividend was reduced.

Sonic Healthcare delivered a strong FY2026, with underlying net profit up 17% to A$621 million and dividends rising to A$1.08 per share. The next test is whether US efficiencies, LADR synergies and organic growth can offset Swiss fee cuts, a delayed UK contract ramp-up and heavier investment demands.

Dyno Nobel has reaffirmed its FY26 outlook and retained its A$600 million FY28 underlying EBIT ambition, while setting a new A$800 million target for FY31. The explosives maker is positioning defence energetics, premium technology and growth in mining markets as the next leg of expansion.

Australian United Investment Company’s profit surged after its merger with Diversified United Investment, but the headline result was dominated by a one-off acquisition gain. Underlying profit rose 19.9%, while AUI expanded its portfolio to about A$3.1 billion and declared fully franked dividends totalling 28 cents per share.

Computershare delivered solid FY26 results with revenue up 4.6% and management EPS rising 8.6%, supported by growth across core businesses and disciplined cost management. The company increased its final dividend by 29% and outlined CEO pay changes to align with global peers.

Xref Limited’s FY26 results show a 76% jump in underlying EBITDA to A$4.7 million, underpinned by strong adoption of its new platform. The company also refinanced its debt with Commonwealth Bank, easing near-term repayments and boosting liquidity.

Beonic Limited grew revenue by 5.2% to $23.3 million in FY26, halving its loss and achieving positive operating cash flow, underpinned by a landmark Moroccan airport contract and product innovation.

Lovisa Holdings reported a robust FY26 with revenue up 17.6% to A$938.8 million, expanded its global store network to 1,136 locations, and declared a 33 cent final dividend, reflecting strong momentum in key markets.