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Foresta Group Holdings reports a doubling of its net loss to $6.8 million for FY2026 amid steady progress on its Kawerau biomass facility, highlighted by a long-term lease and key technical studies.

Australian Foundation Investment Company (ASX:AFI) reported a $293.5 million profit for FY26, holding dividends steady despite portfolio returns lagging the market. Leadership transitioned as Alison Gibson took the helm following Mark Freeman’s retirement.

Locate Technologies (NZX: LOC) posted a NZD 3.53 million loss for FY2026 despite 7.8% revenue growth, facing refinancing uncertainty on a major debt facility due in November.

Australian Dairy Nutritionals reported a 47% reduction in net loss for FY26, driven by a 66% revenue jump in its nutritional powders segment, which now makes up 70% of total revenue.

MA Credit Income Trust (ASX:MA1) posted a robust 8.56% net return for FY2026, surpassing its target, alongside a fully subscribed $190.5 million capital raise and strategic buy-back initiatives.

State Street’s suite of six SPDR International Equity ETFs reported solid net asset growth and consistent benchmark tracking for the year ended 30 June 2026, with comprehensive risk management and an unqualified audit from Ernst & Young.

Renegade Exploration has boosted and prolonged its loan facility to $2 million, using shares from its recent Carpentaria JV sale as additional security to support ongoing exploration.

New Zealand Rural Land Company posted a 36% rise in net profit for the first half of 2026 but suspended full-year guidance due to the liquidation of a key tenant, Kiwi Crunch Farms, which represents nearly 6% of rental income.

Corporate Travel Management has arranged a $175 million debt facility with Pacific Equity Partners Credit, replacing its $75 million corporate facility to support UK client remediation and ongoing operations ahead of FY25 and 1H26 financial statements.

L1 Long Short Fund Limited (ASX:LSF) posted a standout FY26 with a 45.4% net portfolio return, driving a 538% jump in net profit after tax to $635 million and a 22% CAGR in dividends since IPO. The fund also released its inaugural climate-related disclosures, affirming resilience amid evolving risks.

COG Financial Services lifted revenue 10% to $403.4 million and net profit after tax attributable to members by 29% to $24.24 million for FY26, driven by a 51% jump in its Salary Packaging segment including the Easifleet acquisition. The company declared a fully franked 7.0 cents per share dividend, suspending its dividend reinvestment plan.

Veris Limited lifted revenue by 4.9% to $102 million in FY26, driven by digital and advisory growth, but statutory net profit fell 67% amid one-off costs and macroeconomic headwinds.