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Reece delivered 4.3% sales growth in the first quarter of FY27, powered by a 12.8% increase across Australia and New Zealand. The US remained subdued, while management flagged a cautious view of the second half.

Comvita has moved from NZ$62.4 million of net debt to NZ$0.5 million of net cash in a year, while FY27 first-quarter sales rose 4.6%. The sharper test now is whether its operating reset can convert a stronger balance sheet into durable shareholder returns, with no FY27 dividend expected and board control still contested.

BSP Financial Group delivered unaudited third-quarter net profit after tax of K334 million, up 18% on the comparable quarter and 8% on its first-half quarterly average. Lending, deposits and non-interest income all grew, while capital remained well above regulatory requirements.

Pureprofile has started FY27 with record quarterly revenue of $18.3 million and EBITDA of $2.4 million, while Platform revenue more than doubled. The ASX-listed data and insights company maintained its revenue guidance and lifted its EBITDA margin outlook to 11% to 12%.

Scott Technology delivered record FY26 revenue and operating EBITDA, lifted its full-year dividend to 9 cents per share and issued FY27 guidance for further growth. The harder question is whether a lighter forward-work balance and higher investment can support the next phase of its Destination 2030 plan.

Service Stream has reported higher margins, earnings and dividends for FY26, while its newly mobilised Defence operations are positioned to contribute more meaningfully in FY27. The company enters the new year with $8.2 billion of work in hand, a net cash balance sheet and a positive but non-specific growth outlook.

Transurban’s Group average daily traffic rose 3.1% year on year in the September quarter, with Melbourne, North America and Sydney leading the portfolio higher. The update also corrects recent North American traffic and pricing data, with no reported revenue impact.

Accent Group reported a $13.8 million statutory loss for FY26 after a $48.6 million goodwill impairment, while underlying profit and dividends also fell. The footwear retailer is betting that store expansion, cost savings and portfolio closures can support its defence against Frasers Group’s $0.65 takeover bid.

HUB24’s total funds under administration rose 15% to $168.6 billion in the first quarter, while platform net inflows reached $4.0 billion. Growth remained broad-based across advisers and wealth software, although inflows fell 23% from a strong prior-year comparison.

Resimac Group delivered a stronger FY26, with normalised NPAT up 26% to $49.9 million and total assets under management reaching a record $16.5 billion. The result supports higher ordinary dividends, but the lender is still managing asset finance run-off, ASIC hardship proceedings and longer-term funding risks.

Fat Prophets Global Contrarian Fund lifted net tangible assets per share to $1.5713 and declared a 3.0 cent final dividend, even as annual profit fell to $5.183 million. The fund also raised $5.377 million through a rights issue while maintaining a concentrated portfolio with investments worth 103% of net assets.

Transurban recorded 3.4% growth in Group average daily traffic in August, with North America again providing the standout performance. The result was positive overall, although Melbourne’s underlying traffic fell once the West Gate Tunnel contribution was removed.