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Ainsworth Game Technology’s FY25 results reveal a mixed bag: a 9% dip in underlying profit to $21.1 million, a hefty $43.1 million goodwill impairment tied to North America, and a strategic pivot with a new acting CEO. Strong Asia Pacific growth and new product launches contrast with margin pressures and a shrinking cash position.

Beam Communications (ASX:BCC) reported a modest operating cash inflow of $64K in Q3 FY26, driven by aggressive cost cuts after exiting the Zoleo business. The company’s cash pile surged to $16.4 million following the Zoleo divestment, underpinning a proposed $0.14 per share capital return.

Pureprofile delivered a robust Q3 FY26 with 17% revenue growth and a 67% spike in EBITDA, driven by strong international demand and a doubling of platform revenue. The company reaffirmed its FY26 guidance amid ongoing macroeconomic caution.

MoneyMe's loan book has surged to $1.9 billion, driving a positive Normalised NPAT in 3Q26 as the fintech lender expands into credit cards with a new launch and a Luxury Escapes partnership.

Plenti Group Limited has reported a record unaudited FY26 Cash Profit Before Tax of $30.8 million and a loan portfolio exceeding $3.1 billion, beating its original target months ahead of schedule. The fintech lender's growth was supported by strong loan originations, robust credit performance, and strategic technology investments.

The L1 Global Long Short Fund (ASX:GLS) faced a challenging March quarter amid the Iran War-driven oil supply shock but maintains strong performance since inception through active portfolio adjustments and thematic focus on copper, gold, and infrastructure.

Atlas Arteria reported a modest 0.1% increase in proportionate toll revenue for Q1 2026, reflecting uneven traffic patterns across its global toll road portfolio. Strong growth on the A79 and Dulles Greenway contrasted with declines at APRR and Warnow Tunnel.

RPM Automotive has appointed Roy Norris as its new CEO, replacing Clive Finkelstein who served since September 2024. Norris brings extensive industry experience aimed at steering RPM's strategic growth.

Kinatico Ltd has reported a 30% year-on-year rise in SaaS revenue to $5.2 million for Q3 FY26, with EBITDA up 27% amid extended sales cycles and economic uncertainty. The company’s AI-native compliance platform is well positioned for regulatory tailwinds starting July 2026.

Nufarm reports a robust first half of FY26 with underlying EBITDA rising 17% and net debt falling by $130 million, while new CEO Rico Christensen initiates a $50 million cost savings program as part of a strategic refresh.

GQG Partners reported a decline in funds under management to USD 162.5 billion at the end of March 2026, driven by significant net outflows partially offset by strong investment returns amid market volatility.

The a2 Milk Company faces significant supply chain disruptions in China, dampening its infant formula sales and forcing a downgrade of its FY26 financial outlook despite robust demand.