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Focus Minerals has declared its first dividend, a fully franked A$0.08 per share payment worth approximately A$22.9 million. The distribution follows the A$250 million sale of the Laverton Gold Project and improved production from the Bonneville Underground Mine.

Metcash delivered $558 million of operating cash flow and 2.8% ex-tobacco sales growth in the first 18 weeks of FY27, but warned that cost inflation, adverse sales mix and tobacco changes will weigh on first-half earnings. The group also expects to spend a further $18 million to $20 million on its Horizon technology program.

Underwood Capital Limited (ASX:UWC) reported a net profit after tax of $0.193 million for FY2026, with net tangible asset backing per share inching up to 9.46 cents. Despite portfolio improvements and active share buybacks, the stock continues to trade below its net asset value.

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 Global Private Credit Trust (ASX: PCX) reported a solid FY26 with an 8.8% cash distribution yield and stable credit quality despite fair value pressures from widening credit spreads.

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.

Thorney Technologies Ltd posted a $16.4 million net loss for FY2026, deepening from last year, as it continued to simplify its portfolio and execute a substantial share buyback program.

Orion Equities (ASX:OEQ) returned to profitability in FY26 with a $204,000 net profit, buoyed by a $400,000 uplift in investment property value. Despite a 7% dip in total revenue, net tangible asset backing per share edged up to $0.43, while no dividend was declared.

Kip McGrath Education Centres reversed prior losses with a $2.5 million profit in FY26 despite a 4.3% revenue dip driven by franchise consolidation and foreign exchange headwinds. The company declared a special dividend and faces an unsolicited $0.73 per share takeover offer.

Helloworld Travel (ASX:HLO) is rapidly expanding its Australian retail footprint with 14 new stores opened or committed in the past 18 months, alongside the full acquisition of Mobile Travel Agents (MTA), Australia's largest home-based travel network. This growth underscores strong confidence in the Helloworld brand and the enduring demand for expert travel advice.

Elevra Lithium posted a $44 million profit in FY26 after merging Sayona Mining and Piedmont Lithium, overcoming temporary mining challenges and securing full funding for the North American Lithium expansion.

Integrated Research’s FY26 results reveal a sharp 91% drop in net profit amid softer renewals and rising expenses, offset by a 27% jump in cash and a special dividend. The company pushes forward with AI-powered products despite early-stage commercialisation risks.