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Bathurst Resources delivered a consolidated EBITDA of NZD 44.7 million for FY26, reaching the top of its guidance despite a challenging start to the year for export coal prices. The company advanced key growth projects in New Zealand and Canada while maintaining a robust cash position.

Sports Entertainment Group (ASX:SEG) posted a 39% revenue jump and 73% underlying EBITDA growth in FY26, offset by a 93% net profit decline due to tax and one-off impacts. The company is poised for growth with key acquisitions including MediaWorks NZ and the GIANTS Netball license.

L1 Gold Fund Limited (ASX:LGF) has completed a major capital raising, securing A$254.9 million through institutional placement, entitlement, and shortfall offers. Founders Mark Landau and Raphael Lamm fully subscribed, underscoring confidence in the gold sector amid ongoing market volatility.

FireFly Metals has raised approximately A$190 million through institutional and bought deal placements, positioning the company to advance its Green Bay Copper-Gold Project with early works, drilling, and feasibility studies ahead of a mid-2027 investment decision.

GR Engineering Services secured $100 million through a heavily supported institutional placement priced at $6.10 per share, alongside a $10 million Share Purchase Plan for retail investors. The capital raise aims to bolster the balance sheet ahead of a busy contract delivery phase.

Hearts and Minds Investments Limited (HM1) saw its profit after tax drop 57% to $46.4 million for FY26, amid a portfolio return slowdown to 5.2%. The company declared a 10-cent fully franked final dividend and maintained its $11.4 million commitment to Australian medical research.

ParagonCare’s FY26 results show modest revenue and underlying earnings growth, overshadowed by a large credit loss provision related to the Infinity Pharmacy Group debt.

TALi Digital Limited (ASX: TD1) posted a 416% jump in revenue for FY26 but also recorded a $2.2 million loss driven by a $1.3 million impairment of its YCDI! intangible assets. The company is pursuing growth through AI-focused acquisitions and a $3.3 million capital raise.

Ainsworth Game Technology’s first half 2026 results reveal a sharp revenue drop driven by North American and Latin American market pressures, offset partially by Asia Pacific growth and a key patent licensing deal.

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises reported a $134.2 million statutory loss for FY26 due to significant non-cash impairments, while underlying profit rose 4%. The company is closing up to 60 stores and focusing on franchisee profitability and cost reductions.

WiseTech Global posted a record $1.4 billion in revenue for FY26, driven by the e2open acquisition and AI-led efficiencies, while underlying net profit rose 29%. The company outlines a confident FY27 growth outlook amid ongoing integration and innovation.

FOS Capital reported a 12% revenue decline and an EBITDA loss of $0.5 million in FY26, impacted by softer market conditions and project delays. However, a $10 million order book and record $130 million pipeline set the stage for a potential turnaround in FY27.