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Data#3 Limited has reported its strongest financial year yet, with gross sales soaring 12.7% to $3.4 billion and net profit after tax up 13.1% to $54.5 million, underpinned by robust demand for AI, cloud, and cyber security solutions.

Mitchell Services (ASX:MSV) posted a strong FY26 with revenue up 5% to A$207.4 million and EBITDA surging 67% to A$42.8 million. The company returned to a net cash position of A$3.5 million and declared a fully franked 2 cent dividend, reflecting robust operational execution and a strategic pivot towards gold.

MLG Oz Limited lifted net profit after tax by 19.2% to $14.5 million, supported by stronger crushing and screening services and renewed contracts with key mining clients.

Ignite Limited reported an 18.8% drop in revenue to $73.2 million and a 29.4% fall in statutory profit to $0.87 million for FY2026, while maintaining a 13% gross margin and declaring a fully franked final dividend.

Synertec Corporation Limited (ASX:SOP) reported a 19% revenue increase in FY26 alongside its first net operating cash inflow since FY19. The company raised approximately A$6 million through an institutional placement to support working capital and growth initiatives while reaffirming FY27 revenue guidance.

Capricorn Metals has transformed its Mt Gibson Gold Project with a new underground mine, lifting annual production to 260,000 ounces and extending mine life to over 19 years, backed by a robust $6.1 billion NPV.

Pantoro Gold's FY2026 gold output fell below expectations due to contractor and labour shortages, prompting a strategic operational review. The company targets 90,000 to 105,000 ounces in FY2027 with a stabilisation-first approach and significant investments in new ore sources and infrastructure.

Airtasker has opted for early cash settlement of $10.8 million in media partnership notes with oOh!media and ARN, securing a 27% interest saving and reinforcing strong brand and revenue growth in Australia.

Brambles has trimmed its FY26 profit outlook due to US pallet repair capacity issues, impacting earnings by about US$60 million. The company is investing in quality improvements and expanding repair capacity, while announcing a new US$400 million share buy-back reflecting confidence in its cash flow.

Develop Global has landed a substantial A$274 million underground mining contract at Core Lithium’s Finniss Project, marking a major shift from Bellevue Gold and boosting its lithium services portfolio.

Appen Limited’s Q1 FY26 revenue rose 9% year-on-year to $54.8 million, driven by an 88% surge in its China business. Despite a 37% drop in the Global segment due to seasonality, the company reaffirmed full-year guidance and highlighted expanding AI operational efficiencies.

Decidr AI Industries Ltd (ASX: DAI) reported a doubling of its annualised revenue run rate to A$8.06 million as of March 2026, alongside the launch of its Decidr Agentic Graph platform and significant expansion of its partner ecosystem.