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Tamawood Limited boosted its profit after tax by over 40% to $8.19 million in FY26 while maintaining a debt-free balance sheet and accelerating AI-driven operational efficiencies.

Flagship Investments has initiated an on-market buyback program for up to $5 million of its FSIGA convertible notes, responding to noteholder demand for earlier repayment ahead of the October 2026 maturity.

Neometals faces uncertainty over $7.5 million owed from its Tranche 2 placement but gains financial flexibility through a new $2 million standby debt facility with a former chairman's company.

Regal Partners surged to a 258% jump in statutory profit and 21% growth in funds under management, declaring a fully franked 12 cent interim dividend.

Reece Limited posted a 4.5% revenue increase to $9.38 billion in FY26, driven by a strong ANZ recovery and tempered by ongoing challenges in the US residential market. Despite flat EBITDA and a slight dip in net profit, the company unveiled a revamped long-term executive remuneration plan aligned with its 2030 strategy.

Capral Limited posted a solid first half for 2026 with revenue rising 14% on higher aluminium prices and volume growth, while earnings remained steady despite cost pressures and subdued residential demand.

Liberty Financial Group delivered a 7.8% rise in net profit after tax to $143.8 million for FY26, underpinned by record loan originations and stable credit quality. The group declared a fully franked 15 cent special dividend payable in September 2026.

Property for Industry Limited (NZX: PFI) reported a resilient FY26, delivering a 14% rise in adjusted funds from operations per share and a 10.5% dividend increase, backed by strong portfolio occupancy and progress in green developments.

BCAL Diagnostics has updated investors on its $10 million convertible note facility, revealing $7.6 million drawn to date with further funding contingent on upcoming shareholder approval.

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX: QRI) posted a 6% rise in operating profit to $70.9 million for FY26, driven by portfolio growth and rising interest rates. The Trust raised $34.6 million via an entitlement offer to expand its mortgage-backed loan portfolio, maintaining stable distributions despite a modest unit price discount to NAV.

Solaris Australian Equity Income Plus Limited (ASX:SET) has delivered a maiden profit and outperformed its benchmark since listing in April 2026, announcing initial fully franked monthly dividends.

Rural Funds Group (ASX: RFF) posted a sharp jump in FY26 earnings to $124.1 million, driven by strategic asset sales and property revaluations, while gearing was trimmed to 31.8%. The group maintains steady AFFO and distribution forecasts for FY27 amid ongoing development and sustainability initiatives.