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St Barbara Limited has declared a fully franked dividend and is progressing construction and exploration across its New Simberi and Nova Scotia gold projects, supported by a strong cash position and no debt.

Thorney Opportunities Ltd swung to a $4.44 million loss before tax in FY2026, weighed down by unrealised investment losses, yet increased its final dividend and pressed on with share buybacks.

Pengana International Equities (ASX: PIA) posted a sharp 82% plunge in net profit for FY26, triggering a strategic board reshuffle and a capital management package including a special dividend and buy-back proposal.

Salter Brothers Emerging Companies Limited (ASX:SB2) swung to a $7.9 million loss for FY26, driven by a $10.5 million investment write-down, while maintaining dividend payments and extending its share buy-back program.

Wide Open Agriculture cut its loss to $3.64 million in FY2026 as it pivots from owning manufacturing to a capital-light contract model, while securing global commercial traction for its lupin-based ingredients.

Kingsgate Consolidated delivered a record FY2026 net profit of $278 million, driven by strong gold and silver output at Chatree and a $68.6 million impairment reversal at the Nueva Esperanza project, while declaring a 10 cent final dividend.

Blue Star Helium has secured an extension of its helium offtake agreement at the Pinon Canyon Plant through March 2027, ensuring steady revenue while negotiating longer-term contracts.

Carma Limited posted a 59% revenue jump to $113.8 million in FY26, doubling gross profit to $10.5 million, while gearing up to double reconditioning capacity and target positive EBITDA in 2027.

The Agency Group Australia Ltd (ASX:AU1) reported a 21% jump in Gross Commission Income to $151.6 million for FY26, alongside a 56% reduction in net loss. The company expanded its agent network and property management portfolio, navigating a softening housing market with operational discipline.

Enprise Group reported a $2.2 million net loss for FY2026 amid rising revenue and cost pressures, prompting a strategic reset aimed at returning to profitability in FY2027.

United Overseas Australia Ltd (ASX:UOS) reported a 10.3% rise in half-year revenue to $124.65 million for the period ended 30 June 2026, while net profit after tax fell 7.7% to $41.17 million. The company announced a combined interim and special dividend totaling 2.0 cents per share.

KKR Credit Income Fund has released the audited financial statements for its core investments as of December 31, 2025, revealing mixed returns and ongoing portfolio adjustments across multiple funds.