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Synlait Milk anticipates a modest improvement in underlying EBITDA for FY26 but expects a substantial net loss after tax, reflecting ongoing operational challenges and a tough first half.

Air New Zealand reported a $242 million net loss after tax for FY2026, hit by soaring fuel costs linked to the Middle East conflict and persistent engine issues. The airline unveiled a new strategy aiming for operational resilience and targeted growth amid ongoing cost pressures.

Comvita Limited has swung back to profitability in FY26, reporting $7.7 million net profit after a $40.5 million capital raise that brought Southeast Asian consumer giant F&N Ventures on board with a near 20% stake.

Bentley Capital Limited swung back to profitability in FY2026, posting a $255,000 net profit driven mainly by legal settlements and modest investment gains, reversing a prior loss of $878,000.

Dubber Corporation Limited (ASX:DUB) posted a 17% revenue drop in FY26 to $35.1 million, mainly due to a major contract loss in Europe, but narrowed its net loss by 78% excluding impairments and achieved cash flow breakeven in H2.

Rhythm Biosciences marked its transition to commercialisation with first sales of ColoSTAT® and geneType™ tests, despite a 55% increase in loss to $5.93 million. The company expanded market access and secured manufacturing agreements, while NHS England began evaluating ColoSTAT® for bowel cancer screening.

Actinogen Medical reported a $15.38 million loss for FY2026 while progressing its lead Alzheimer's drug Xanamem toward pivotal trial results expected this November. The company secured regulatory alignment and strengthened its cash position to fund operations through mid-2027.

Australian Dairy Nutritionals reported a 47% reduction in net loss for FY26, driven by a 66% revenue jump in its nutritional powders segment, which now makes up 70% of total revenue.

Industrial Minerals Ltd has finalised its takeover of Galleon Metals, adding a 205km² gold exploration portfolio in WA’s Eastern Goldfields. The company also announced key board appointments, including a new Managing Director with direct Laverton expertise.

RocketBoots reported a 9.7% revenue rise to A$724,815 but deepened its net loss to A$6.6 million, driven by heavy investment ahead of a major contract rollout and international growth.

Winton Land’s governance is under strain after independent directors Steven Joyce and Guy Fergusson resigned citing conflicts with the majority shareholder. The board must urgently appoint new independent directors to maintain NZX compliance and avoid potential trading suspension.

SenSen Networks reported a 16.7% rise in annualised recurring revenue to $11.7 million and a 23.6% EBITDA increase to $2.0 million in FY26, while expanding its SenDISA platform into environmental enforcement with EPA Victoria.