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Hydrix is ramping up its defence technology efforts, focusing on sensing and autonomous systems aligned with Australia’s $425 billion 2026 National Defence Strategy. The company is developing internal prototypes and forging partnerships to commercialise intellectual property in counter-drone and ISR applications.

Alpha HPA Limited reported a 135% revenue increase but a 31% rise in net loss for FY2026, while progressing its Stage Two facility on schedule with robust customer demand exceeding 12,000 tonnes per annum under letters of intent.

AUCyber Limited reported a 28% revenue decline to $19.98 million in FY26 but cut its net loss by 87% to $4.78 million, driven by exiting low-margin contracts and cost discipline. CEO Joseph Demase now also serves as Chair, steering a strategic shift towards sovereign AI and private cloud solutions.

5G Networks grew revenue by 13% to $71.4 million in FY26, buoyed by enterprise and cloud services including its cyber security acquisition AUCyber. Despite positive underlying EBITDA, net losses widened due to acquisition-related costs as the company pursues integration and data centre growth.

RooLife Group (ASX: RLG) reported a 268% jump in FY2026 revenue to nearly $10 million, driven by rapid growth in its own food and beverage products, including RLG Coffee in China. Despite this, the company recorded a $3.58 million net loss, weighed down by impairment charges and R&D investments in renewable energy.

PEXA Group delivered a solid FY26 with 7% revenue growth and a return to profitability, while facing a regulatory pricing review that could reshape its future investment capacity.

Hallenstein Glasson delivered a robust FY26 performance with group sales climbing 19.6% to $563 million and net profit before tax surging around 43.5%, buoyed by currency tailwinds and solid operational control.

UOA Development Bhd reported a 70% rise in quarterly revenue to RM221.2 million and a modest profit increase to RM95.6 million, driven by ongoing projects and robust new property sales.

Summerset Group Holdings posted a 92% jump in half-year net profit to NZ$171.4 million, driven by strong sales and disciplined cash management. The company also updated its dividend policy to align payouts with operating cash flow, reflecting its maturing portfolio and cautious growth approach.

Associate Global Partners (ASX:APL) reported a 20% rise in funds under management to $1.672 billion for FY2026, driven by strong inflows and new partnerships with Muzinich and ARK Invest.

Atlas Pearls Ltd (ASX: ATP) faced a tough FY26 with revenue down 42% to $25.8 million and a net loss of $7.9 million, driven by lower pearl quality and softer market conditions. Despite this, the company seeded a record number of oysters and declared a fully franked final dividend of 0.45 cents per share.

MotorCycle Holdings Limited (ASX:MTO) posted a 21.3% revenue increase and 34% net profit growth for FY26, driven by organic sales and acquisitions. The company declared a higher final dividend and released its inaugural climate-related financial disclosures.