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Prime Financial Group Ltd grew revenue by 22% to $60.5 million in FY26, driven by acquisitions and core business expansion. However, net profit after tax fell 15%, impacted by a higher tax rate and elevated operating costs.

IVE Group posted a mixed FY26 with a 1.8% revenue decline but underlying profit growth, strategic acquisitions, and notable progress in AI commercialization and climate disclosures.

The Koala Company posted a $24.6 million profit for FY26 on $332.3 million revenue, surpassing IPO forecasts with strong international growth and margin gains.

Hiremii Limited posted an 8.6% revenue increase to $32.4 million and halved its net loss in FY26, reaching adjusted EBITDA breakeven as it prepares to rebrand as AQYR Limited.

Biome Australia has delivered a standout FY26 with sales up 30% to $23.9 million and net profit after tax soaring to $3.6 million, bolstered by a non-cash deferred tax asset. The company strengthened its balance sheet while expanding manufacturing and international distribution.

Lovisa Holdings reported a robust FY26 with revenue up 17.6% to A$938.8 million, expanded its global store network to 1,136 locations, and declared a 33 cent final dividend, reflecting strong momentum in key markets.

Duratec Limited (ASX:DUR) reported a 4.1% rise in net profit after tax to $23.8 million for FY26 on stable revenue, underpinned by a record $650.8 million order book and multiple strategic acquisitions expanding its service portfolio.

Count Limited (ASX:CUP) reported a 71% jump in net profit to $15.2 million for FY2026, driven by strong organic growth and strategic acquisitions including the completion of Oracle Group. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 3 cents, lifting total dividends to 5 cents per share.

Steel & Tube Holdings reported a 13.9% revenue rise and a 376% jump in normalised EBITDA for FY26, despite a statutory net loss of NZD 61.2 million driven by significant asset impairments and ongoing market challenges.

Steadfast Group delivered double-digit underlying EBITA growth in FY26 alongside a recommended $6 per share acquisition offer, reflecting a premium of nearly 52%. The insurer broker network continues to expand, supported by technology upgrades and international acquisitions.

Integral Diagnostics (ASX: IDX) delivered a robust FY26 with 26% revenue growth to $788.6 million, a 677% surge in profit after tax to $22 million, and a 50% hike in its final dividend to 6 cents per share.

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.