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Gowing Bros’ FY2026 loss widened to $3.49 million as Surf Hardware International remained deeply loss-making and investment properties were marked down by $3.0 million. The ASX-listed investment company kept its fully franked final dividend at 3 cents per share, despite negative operating cash flow and lower cash reserves.

SciDev Limited (ASX:SDV) finished FY26 with a sharp annual earnings decline, but a leaner business and stronger second-half performance offer a potential reset. Revenue fell 17% and underlying EBITDA dropped 49%, while the company exited loss-making international operations and rebuilt net cash to $6.8 million.

ClearVue Technologies saw a 35% revenue decline to $161,000 and a $11 million net loss in FY2026, driven by a major operational overhaul and significant product certification efforts. Despite the financial setback, the company expanded into new markets and secured key commercial projects.

Steadfast Group delivered double-digit underlying EBITA growth in FY26 alongside a recommended $6 per share acquisition offer, reflecting a premium of nearly 52%. The insurer broker network continues to expand, supported by technology upgrades and international acquisitions.

Acusensus posted a 45% jump in FY26 revenue to $86.2 million, driven by major contract wins in New Zealand and the US, alongside robust domestic expansions. Despite a widened net loss due to a $16 million litigation settlement, adjusted EBITDA climbed 49%, reflecting operational momentum and strategic investments.

nib Group reported a 6.2% revenue increase to $3.8 billion and a 9.1% rise in underlying operating profit to $260.9 million for FY26, despite a 5.9% net profit dip. The company achieved maiden profitability in Health Services and declared a fully franked 21c dividend including a 5c special, supported by ongoing Travel insurance divestments.

Tabcorp Holdings has agreed to acquire BetMakers Technology Group for approximately $267 million, aiming to accelerate its wagering technology upgrade and expand its global B2B footprint. The deal targets $30 million in cost synergies by Year 2 and expects double-digit EPS accretion by Year 3.

F&C Investment Trust delivered a 12.4% net asset value total return for H1 2026, narrowly trailing the FTSE All-World Index. The trust declared a 0.99p interim dividend and announced a chairman succession as it navigates AI-led market dynamics and geopolitical volatility.

Ava Risk Group has appointed Bryant Henson as CEO to spearhead its next growth phase, with a sharp focus on expanding its footprint in the United States and strengthening commercial execution worldwide.

Pureprofile delivered a record FY26 with $65 million revenue, 25% EBITDA growth, and a 74% surge in platform revenue, driven by international expansion and technology adoption.

Cooks Coffee posted a 22.8% jump in UK and Ireland store sales for FY26, driving a 27% lift in normalised EBITDA. The company confirmed new store openings in Dubai and India, signalling a push into fast-growing international markets.

SDI Limited’s acquisition by Beijing Guoci subsidiary is now effective following New South Wales Supreme Court approval, with the ASX suspension commencing and cash payout scheduled for early July.