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ASF Group strengthened its balance sheet in FY2026 by selling non-core investments and subsidiaries, lifting cash to A$5.19 million and eliminating borrowings. Profit attributable to shareholders fell sharply as the prior year benefited from a one-off gain, leaving the investment group reliant on future portfolio realisations and development projects.

Emperor Energy has moved its Judith Gas Field closer to a targeted April 2027 appraisal well, with the VALARIS 107 rig lined up and regulatory work advancing. But the company’s auditor has highlighted a material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern, with management forecasting a need to raise about $45 million through September 2027.

oOh!media’s $1.68-per-share takeover by I Squared Capital has cleared another formal milestone, with the scheme booklet now registered by ASIC. The independent expert considers the offer fair and reasonable, but shareholders must still vote before the proposed 26 November implementation.

Viva Leisure used FY2026 to prove its existing club network could generate stronger returns without rapid expansion, lifting revenue 12.2% and underlying NPAT 46.4%. The ASX-listed fitness group is now preparing to accelerate openings while reviewing options for its faster-growing payments and technology business.

Kogan.com (ASX:KGN) crossed $1 billion in annual gross sales as stronger margins, cash generation and a Mighty Ape reset lifted FY26 results. The group returned to statutory profit, ended debt-free and declared another fully franked dividend.

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.

Stakk has secured a live signature verification engagement for use by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation through ParaScript, with the agreement running to December 2027. The company says the contract will contribute meaningfully to its FY2027 revenue target, now expected to exceed $55 million, although its value remains confidential.

Strike Energy is moving from construction into execution, with its 85 MW South Erregulla power project nearing commercial operations and a 251 PJ West Erregulla reserve base underpinning its next gas development. The opportunity comes with a weaker FY26 earnings result, A$111.4 million of net debt and major funding obligations arriving from late 2026.

Revolver Resources has taken its Dianne Copper Mine Project from study towards construction readiness, with a larger resource, secured approvals and a forecast $125.7 million pre-tax cash flow. But the restart still depends on project-level funding before a Final Investment Decision can be made.

Firebrick Pharma has approved a phased push into US retail pharmacies after Nasodine online sales grew by more than 200% in FY26. Up to six regional pharmacy groups representing about 700 stores have expressed strong interest in early orders, although no binding orders have been disclosed.

Structural Monitoring Systems (ASX:SMN) delivered record FY26 revenue, a sharp lift in profit and $6.0 million of free cash flow as its avionics business outpaced contract manufacturing. The balance sheet is now free of bank debt, but the next leg of the story still depends on FAA approvals and converting CVM technology into commercial revenue.

Megaport has secured three AI infrastructure contracts worth a combined A$978.6 million, with customer prepayments covering much of the required investment. The deals push pro forma Group ARR to about A$1.1 billion and prompt upgrades to FY27 revenue and EBITDA margin guidance.