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Beforepay Group reported a 57% jump in cash NPAT to $15.7 million for FY26, driven by strong advances growth and scaling of its Personal Loans product. The company also secured a $100 million credit facility to fuel further expansion.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank reports a $375.1 million statutory profit for FY26, reversing last year’s loss, while committing $70 million to a multi-year risk rectification program and declaring a fully franked 33 cent dividend.

Hot Chili Limited has reported another tranche of impressive drill results from its La Verde copper-gold discovery in Chile, underscoring the deposit’s expanding high-grade core ahead of a maiden resource estimate.

Liberty Financial Group delivered a 7.8% rise in net profit after tax to $143.8 million for FY26, underpinned by record loan originations and stable credit quality. The group declared a fully franked 15 cent special dividend payable in September 2026.

Cash Converters posted 11% revenue growth in FY26 driven by franchise acquisitions and loan book evolution, while net profit fell 20% amid strategic shifts and one-off costs.

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX: QRI) posted a 6% rise in operating profit to $70.9 million for FY26, driven by portfolio growth and rising interest rates. The Trust raised $34.6 million via an entitlement offer to expand its mortgage-backed loan portfolio, maintaining stable distributions despite a modest unit price discount to NAV.

Credit Corp has agreed to acquire HSBC Bank Australia's credit card run-off portfolio for about A$150 million, prompting a 10% uplift in FY27 NPAT guidance.

Black Bear Minerals reports significant silver grade uplifts from historic core re-assays at its Shafter Silver Project in Texas, with grades reaching up to 2,990g/t Ag and confirmed polymetallic mineralisation including gold, lead, and zinc.

QuickFee Limited swung to a A$39.3 million profit for FY26, propelled by the lucrative sale of its US Pay Now products, while trimming costs and declaring its first dividends.

BSP Financial Group has reported an 8.4% increase in net profit to K620 million for the first half of 2026, driven by a 17.7% surge in revenue and supported by a strong capital position and strategic investments.

Pepper Money Limited (ASX:PPM) reported a landmark half-year to June 2026, with originations soaring 40% and net profit after tax rising 15% on a pro-forma basis, underpinned by strong mortgage growth and new servicing contracts.

Australian Finance Group (ASX:AFG) reported a 39% jump in FY26 net profit after tax to AUD 48.5 million, driven by growth across its broker network and lending book, alongside its first mandatory climate disclosures.