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Perpetual Equity Investment Company (ASX: PIC) posted a 44.4% drop in net profit to $12.1 million for FY26, yet held its fully franked dividend steady at 8.0 cents per share and announced a shift to monthly dividend payments starting December 2026.

Vicinity Centres delivered a robust FY26 with a $1.39 billion statutory net profit, strategic acquisitions in key growth corridors, and a strengthened premium retail portfolio.

Medical Developments International (ASX:MVP) reported a 9% revenue increase to $42.6 million and a 566% jump in net profit to $0.6 million for FY26, driven by robust growth in its Pain Management segment and expanded paediatric approvals in Europe.

Universal Store Holdings (ASX:UNI) posted a 12.9% revenue increase to $376.1 million in FY26, driven by strong like-for-like sales and store expansion. Underlying EBIT climbed 17.2% despite a $23.8 million impairment on CTC assets, while net profit after tax fell 21.6%. CEO Alice Barbery will retire in October, succeeded by George Do.

IPH Limited reported a 16.9% jump in net profit to $80.4 million for FY26, driven by strong Canadian growth and operational discipline, alongside a new CEO appointment and its inaugural sustainability report.

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) posted a 24% rise in net profit to A$1.66 billion for FY26, declaring a fully franked 30 cent final dividend and advancing its KCGM mill expansion into commissioning.

NZX Limited reported a robust first half of 2026 with operating earnings up 9.4% and net profit rising 18%. The exchange strengthened its funds management and wealth administration arms, relaunched equity derivatives, and declared a higher interim dividend. A new CEO is set to take the helm in September.

Percheron Therapeutics reduced its FY2026 loss to $4.79 million as it prepares to launch a pivotal phase II trial for its immuno-oncology drug HMBD-002, while managing a CEO transition and tightening cash reserves.

Ventia Services Group has won two major Intelligent Transport Systems maintenance contracts in Victoria's Central and East regions, valued at $160 million over five years, reinforcing its transport infrastructure foothold.

Credit Clear appoints Joshua Reid as Managing Director and interim CEO of ARMA Group Holdings, signaling a leadership shift aligned with its growth ambitions across Australia and international markets.

The Lottery Corporation reported a resilient FY26 performance despite a rare jackpot drought, extending its Victorian licence by 40 years and unveiling a fresh digital-focused strategy.

Hansen Technologies posted a modest 1.5% revenue dip to $386.5 million in FY26 but delivered a 15.9% rise in underlying NPATA to $65.9 million, driven by recurring revenue growth and AI-enabled efficiencies. The company also announced a planned CEO succession to support its next growth phase.