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8I Holdings Limited boosted its investment gains sixfold to S$1.28 million in FY2026, driven by U.S. tech equities, yet geopolitical turmoil and currency swings led to a reduced net loss of S$0.36 million.

Champion Iron Limited reported a 19% increase in net profit to C$168.7 million for FY2026, driven by record production and sales, progress on its DRPF project, and the strategic acquisition of Rana Gruber.

Beonic Ltd (ASX:BEO) has initiated a $3 million pro-rata renounceable entitlement offer at $0.08 per share, partially underwritten by Alpine Capital, to shore up working capital and repay shareholder loans. The offer carries potential dilution of 35.7% for non-participating shareholders and may increase the Thorney Group's voting power significantly.

Select Harvests delivered a 33% rise in underlying NPAT despite a wet harvest and higher costs, announcing a fully franked interim dividend and a 10% on-market share buy-back.

Advanced Innergy Holdings saw an 84% plunge in half-year profit despite a record £116 million order backlog, driven by project timing and IPO-related costs. The company confirmed full-year guidance and is poised for growth with key acquisitions in aquaculture and subsea manufacturing.

Mainfreight reported a 2.8% revenue increase to NZ$5.38 billion for FY26, but profit before tax declined 8.5% to NZ$350.9 million, weighed down by higher overheads and regional challenges. The company declared a steady final dividend and outlined ongoing network expansion plans.

X2M Connect has secured $1.49 million in its second tranche placement and plans to issue additional options to investors, pending shareholder approval, to support its expanding smart city technology ambitions.

Recce Pharmaceuticals has signed a non-binding term sheet with a major Middle Eastern pharma player for exclusive rights to commercialise its R327 Topical Gel across the MENA region, targeting a high diabetes burden market.

Memphasys has landed a major 1,000-cartridge order for its Felix™ System from MENA distributor ITL, with strong repeat demand from Qatar’s Hamad Medical Corporation and new market expansions into UAE, Kuwait, and soon Turkey.

Nufarm Limited posted a 35% rise in underlying net profit after tax to $52.1 million for HY26, driven by margin expansion and cost discipline despite a 5% revenue decline to $1.71 billion. The company confirmed its FY26 outlook, targeting strong earnings growth and leverage reduction.

Web Travel Group (ASX:WEB) reported a standout FY26, driven by its WebBeds B2B platform’s 20% TTV growth and 24% EBITDA increase, while redeeming $250 million convertible notes and releasing its inaugural climate-focused Sustainability Report.

KMD Brands delivered steady sales growth and margin improvement in Q3 FY26, driven by Kathmandu and Rip Curl, while launching a business review to explore options for accelerating shareholder value.