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Doctor Care Anywhere delivered a 27% rise in EBITDA and doubled free cash flow in H1 2026, driven by operational efficiencies and a strategic entry into the UK weight management market via acquisition.

Australian Clinical Labs (ASX: ACL) delivered a modest 1.7% underlying EBIT increase in FY26, navigating subdued revenue and rising labour costs with operational efficiencies and strategic initiatives.

IMDEX Limited (ASX:IMD) delivered a standout FY26 with 21% revenue growth to $520 million and a 44% jump in net profit to $79 million, driven by organic growth and five key acquisitions. The company raised its dividend and expanded its digital earth science footprint, positioning for further gains.

IPD Group reported record FY26 results, driven by robust data centre expansion and the Platinum Cables acquisition, delivering earnings above guidance and declaring a higher dividend.

Baby Bunting Group delivered a 6.5% revenue rise to $556 million in FY26, alongside a 33.9% jump in pro forma net profit after tax, driven by its Store of the Future refurbishments and margin expansion.

FINEOS Corporation Holdings PLC reported a robust half with 7.9% total revenue growth, a 32% jump in EBITDA, and a return to net profit driven by subscription sales and operational efficiencies.

Amcor’s FY 2026 results highlight a dramatic boost from the Berry acquisition, with net sales soaring 57% to $23.5 billion and adjusted EBITDA up 68%. The company also raised its quarterly dividend and outlined a transition to a December year-end.

Cleanaway has received a $3.13 per share non-binding acquisition proposal from EQT Infrastructure, representing a 32% premium. The board has granted exclusive due diligence and signalled its intention to recommend the deal, subject to conditions and no superior offer emerging.

Insurance Australia Group reported a 15.1% revenue increase to $21.3 billion in FY26 but saw net profit after tax fall 24.8% to $1.022 billion, impacted by natural peril claims and RACQ acquisition costs. The company declared a 20c final dividend, suspending its DRP.

ANZ posted a 3Q26 cash profit of AUD 1.90 billion, modestly up on the half-year quarterly average despite a NZD125 million legal provision. The bank’s capital position strengthened, and strategic integration efforts progress on schedule.

Coronado Global Resources posted a strong operational rebound in Q2 2026, returning to positive EBITDA and advancing a strategic reset at its Curragh mine while completing Buchanan expansion.

Life360 has surged past 100 million monthly active users, posting record revenue and subscriber growth in Q2 2026. Its AI-driven platform and expanding advertising business underpin strong profitability and a confident outlook.