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Propel Funeral Partners (ASX:PFP) posted a modest 0.3% revenue rise to $226.6 million in FY26, while operating EBITDA and NPAT slipped slightly. The company completed four acquisitions during the year, maintained dividends, and refinanced debt to extend maturities and improve funding capacity.

Jcurve Solutions (ASX:JCS) posted a significant financial turnaround in FY2026, with revenue climbing 16.3% to $13.28 million and normalised EBITDA more than doubling to $1.88 million, underpinned by disciplined cost control and recurring revenue growth.

XPON Technologies (ASX: XPN) posted a $1.1 million positive EBITDA in FY26 on 38% revenue growth, shedding Alpha Digital and selling its Google Marketing business to focus on its Wondaris AI platform.

Tyro Payments delivered a robust FY26 with profit before tax up 40%, driven by growth in payments and banking, alongside strategic expansion via the Thriday acquisition and new CEO Nigel Lee’s leadership.

Coles Group reported a 2.8% rise in FY26 sales revenue to $45.58 billion, driven by supermarket growth and digital gains, while navigating $235 million in regulatory provisions.

3P Learning reports a statutory net profit of $9.9 million and a 26% rise in underlying EBITDA to $19.5 million for FY26, declaring a 3.52 cent dividend after more than a decade.

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.

Aurelia Metals has appointed Steve Badenhorst as its new Managing Director and CEO, effective 6 October 2026, aiming to leverage his 35 years of global mining experience to drive operational performance and strategic growth.

Austin Engineering's FY26 results reveal a 12.7% revenue drop and a 53.7% EBITDA decline, driven by operational setbacks in the Americas and a loss-making Chile contract. Improved cash flow and safety metrics offer a silver lining as the company embarks on a reset for FY27.

Mader Group Limited has surpassed $1 billion in revenue for the first time, reporting a 15% increase in both revenue and net profit after tax for the financial year ended 30 June 2026. The company continues to expand its global footprint with strong growth in Australia and North America.

Nanosonics reported steady FY26 revenue growth driven by its trophon disinfection platform and advanced the CORIS System towards commercial launch, backed by a strong balance sheet and a new $40 million share buyback.

Novo Resources Corp bolsters its Australian gold and copper exploration pipeline with a maiden inferred resource at Belltopper and strategic gains at Egina following Northern Star’s JV exit.