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Fiducian Group delivered double-digit growth in underlying profit and lifted its fully franked dividend, despite a one-off $7.95 million ASIC penalty dragging statutory earnings lower. The wealth manager is also betting on AI-enabled adviser productivity and expansion of its external platform business.

ARB Corporation’s FY26 profit fell 5.2% as weaker Australian aftermarket and OEM sales outweighed modest export growth. The 4x4 accessories maker is relying on improved vehicle supply, US expansion and new product programs to rebuild momentum in FY27.

Chorus has retained its BBB issuer credit rating with a positive outlook after S&P reclassified NZ$683 million of government-linked securities as debt. The change lifts adjusted leverage, but S&P still sees a possible upgrade to BBB+ if Chorus keeps FFO-to-debt above 13% and maintains supportive financial policies.

GenusPlus has won approximately $255 million of power infrastructure work from Western Power and Fortescue, extending its project pipeline into 2029. The awards span renewable energy connections, network maintenance and mine-site decarbonisation infrastructure, although individual contract values and margins remain undisclosed.

Spheria Emerging Companies reported a sharp fall in FY2026 profit after tax after its portfolio returned just 0.3%, well behind the 8.1% benchmark. Monthly fully franked dividends continue and the listed investment company avoided a conversion vote after trading at a premium to NTA.

Locality Planning Energy has returned to statutory profit and sharply reduced borrowings, but its next test is converting a large contracted pipeline into active service points. The company has given no numerical FY2027 guidance and is operating under an interim leadership structure while it searches for a permanent CEO.

Orora says strong Cans growth is no longer enough to offset weaker Saverglass earnings, with Group EBIT expected to decline in FY27. The company is targeting more than €30 million in Glass EBIT improvement by FY30 after a €449.7 million non-cash impairment.

Valiant Gold has pushed dewatering at its Comet mine to 170 metres below surface, while core facilities, ventilation and power infrastructure move into place. The company continues to target first production in the second half of FY27, with several execution milestones due in Q2 FY27.

Clever Culture Systems has appointed PSC Biotech as its sole sales agent for APAS Independence across pharmaceutical manufacturing markets in the US, Canada and Singapore. The agreement expands CCS’s reach beyond its direct focus on major global drugmakers, but any material revenue uplift is not expected before FY28.

InteliCare Holdings Limited (ASX:ICR) used FY2026 to move from pilot projects into contracted deployment, led by an estimated $8.8 million five-year agreement with mecwacare. Revenue and customer receipts more than doubled, although the company remains loss-making and reliant on disciplined rollout execution and further funding.

PARKD has secured an exclusive three-year partnership with ASX-listed Symal across Victoria and South Australia, alongside an A$800,000 placement priced at a premium. The deal expands PARKD’s east coast delivery network, although future projects and revenue remain uncommitted.

Memphasys has reported record September-quarter invoiced revenue of A$211,000 as its Felix fertility device moves into more international markets. The commercial progress comes alongside A$3.5 million in funding, but the loan still requires shareholder approval for conversion into notes.