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Bega Cheese Limited has delivered a robust FY2026 with a $54.8 million statutory profit, a 6.7% revenue increase, and a raised final dividend of 7.5 cents per share. The company is advancing its strategic growth plans focused on high-protein products, international expansion, and sustainability initiatives.

Super Retail Group reported a 3.2% revenue increase to $4.2 billion in FY26, but statutory net profit fell 7.2% to $206 million amid higher costs and project investments. A new five-year strategy aims to drive growth despite a challenging retail environment.

Skellerup Holdings delivered a tenth consecutive year of EBIT growth with a 14% rise to NZD 89.3 million and expanded its climate initiatives, reporting a 24% jump in net profit to NZD 67.7 million.

Recce Pharmaceuticals has secured ethics approval to add an active-controlled arm to its pivotal Phase 3 trial of RECCE® 327 Topical Gel for diabetic foot infections in Australia, enabling head-to-head comparison against existing antibiotics.

Lycopodium Limited reported a solid FY26 with $377.5 million revenue, a slight profit dip, and a 69% dividend hike, while setting sights on accelerated growth in the Americas.

Whitehaven Coal reported a 29% drop in underlying net profit to $227 million for FY26, despite record safety outcomes and successful debt refinancing that lowered funding costs and extended maturities.

NAOS Ex-50 Opportunities Company Limited reported a $3.09 million after-tax loss for FY26 but raised its dividend by 5% and continued an active share buyback, reflecting confidence despite portfolio underperformance.

The Environmental Group Limited (ASX:EGL) posted flat revenue of $112 million for FY26 but saw a sharp 44.7% fall in EBITDA and a $6 million net loss, weighed down by operational disruptions, a major ERP system implementation, and a $3 million goodwill impairment.

Breville Group delivered record FY26 revenue of AUD 1.81 billion and EBIT of AUD 207 million, navigating tariff volatility and currency headwinds while completing a major manufacturing diversification.

Turners Automotive Group delivered record FY26 results with a 14% dividend rise, underpinned by strong growth in Auto Retail, Finance, and Insurance despite geopolitical headwinds.

Whitefield Income Limited reported a 104% jump in net profit to $16 million for FY2026, supported by a near doubling in investment revenue and a $187 million capital raise. The listed investment company maintained steady fully franked dividends despite a slight dip in net asset backing per share.

WAM Leaders Limited (ASX:WLE) delivered a stellar FY2026 with net profit after tax soaring 153.5% to AUD 161.8 million, driven by a 14% investment portfolio gain that outpaced the ASX 200 by 7.9%. The company declared a fully franked full year dividend of 9.6 cents per share, maintaining a strong yield amid ongoing capital raising.