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Qualitas Limited posted a 25% rise in net profit for FY26, driven by a 36% increase in fee earning funds under management and a strategic UK acquisition that expands its European presence.

Wrkr Ltd surged revenue 52.6% to $16.2 million in FY2026 but saw net losses widen to $8.4 million as it transitioned to live Payday Super execution and integrated PaidRight. The company raised $12 million post-year-end to fuel onboarding and product growth.

Vault Minerals delivered a standout FY26 with a 54% jump in underlying EBITDA to $953 million, underpinned by strong gold prices and operational discipline. The company is on track to merge with Genesis Minerals, setting the stage for a new Australian gold powerhouse.

Connexion Mobility Ltd reported a 10% revenue increase to US$12.3 million for FY26, driven by its software platform expansion and the acquisition of Hallam Road Automotive. Profit after tax dipped slightly by 1%, while the company continued aggressive share buybacks to enhance shareholder value.

Codan Limited posted a robust FY26 with revenue up 30% to $875 million and net profit soaring 69% to $175 million, underpinned by strong demand in communications and metal detection segments. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 29 cents, lifting the full-year payout by 70%.

Ridley Corporation’s FY26 results reveal a dramatic revenue surge fueled by its Incitec Pivot Fertilisers acquisition, alongside a significant profit drop due to a $31.8 million impairment on NovaqPro® and acquisition costs. The company declares a higher fully franked dividend, signaling confidence despite challenges.

Cuscal Limited reported a 49% jump in statutory profit after tax to $42.7 million for FY26, driven by strategic acquisitions of Indue and Paymark that expanded its Australian and New Zealand footprint. The company declared a fully franked 7-cent final dividend and expects mid-twenties percentage growth in underlying profit and transaction volumes for FY27.

Australian United Investment Company (ASX:AUI) reported a $220.4 million profit after tax for FY2026, driven by a $159.9 million gain from its merger with Diversified United Investment (DUI). The merger expanded AUI's portfolio to $3.1 billion and added international equities exposure.

Maas Group Holdings posted a record FY26 with underlying EBITDA up 37% to $300.3 million, driven by electrical manufacturing growth. The $1.7 billion sale of its Construction Materials division to Heidelberg Materials is set to reshape its capital allocation and growth strategy.

Cleanaway Waste Management reported a 13.5% revenue increase and 14.2% underlying EBIT growth in FY26 despite a statutory profit drop, advancing its Blueprint 2030 2.0 strategy and facing a $9.4 billion takeover bid.

Loyal Metals (ASX:LLM) schedules a key court hearing on 24 August to approve PT Bumi Resources’ A$79 million takeover scheme, with most conditions including shareholder approval and project acquisitions progressing smoothly.

Energy Fuels’ acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has officially closed following Federal Court approval, triggering suspension of ASM trading and setting the stage for shareholder payments and new listings.