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Energy Action Limited (ASX:EAX) expanded its contracted forward revenue and cash pipeline in FY2026, but the growth was not yet visible in earnings. Revenue was broadly flat while net profit fell 78% and EBITDA declined 27%.

Perpetual returned to statutory profitability in FY26 and lifted underlying profit and dividends, helped by Corporate Trust and cost savings. But the annual report also exposes the pressure points behind the recovery: $25.1 billion in Asset Management outflows, a $63.5 million TSW impairment and an uncertain Wealth Management sale.

Me Today reported a NZ$2.66 million FY26 profit, but the result was dominated by a NZ$4.12 million gain from losing control of King Honey. The remaining business grew revenue and improved its operating loss, yet continued to consume cash and will rely on October warrant funding.

IVE Group has agreed to acquire digital place-based media operator Motio for approximately $20.7 million, adding more than 1,300 screens to its marketing platform. The transaction is expected to be earnings and EPS accretive, but remains subject to shareholder, Court and other conditions.

Adslot Ltd swung to a $4.2 million profit in FY2026, buoyed by a $6 million non-cash gain from deconsolidating its troubled subsidiary. The company’s restructuring efforts trimmed costs by 28%, but revenue fell 10%.

Global Health Limited trimmed its FY26 net loss by 12.5% to A$758,220, driven by a 5.5% lift in recurring SaaS revenue and a 20% cut in employee costs aided by AI integration, though going concern risks remain.

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.

Perpetual Limited recorded solid growth across its divisions in Q4 FY26, with Corporate Trust and Asset Management buoyed by market gains despite net outflows. The company is advancing the sale of its Wealth Management arm to Bain Capital, targeting completion in late 2026.

RLF AgTech posted a seasonally strong June quarter with $7.1 million in cash receipts, driven by record pre-season payments in China and tight cost control that brought operating cash flow close to breakeven.

Magellan Financial Group has finalised its merger with Barrenjoey Capital Partners, forming a diversified financial services group poised to rebrand as Barrenjoey Group Limited. The combined entity appoints Brian Benari as CEO and David Gonski AC as Chairman, signalling a strategic expansion across investment management, financial markets, and corporate finance.

Smartshares Limited’s annual report for the year ending 31 March 2026 details mixed fund unit movements, notable management changes, and key investment manager transitions within its suite of Exchange Traded Funds.

KMD Brands is set to reduce its share count from nearly 1.8 billion to about 72 million through a 1 for 25 consolidation effective early July 2026, simplifying its capital base without changing shareholder value.