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Verbrec has landed $16 million in new contracts spanning engineering, construction, and cyber security services for gas infrastructure, reinforcing its role in Australia's energy security amid looming supply challenges.

Scentre Group’s half-year profit jumped 24.6% to $974.5 million despite a revenue dip, driven by strong property valuations and operational growth. The group raised full-year earnings and distribution forecasts while advancing key redevelopment projects and strategic land initiatives.

3P Learning reports a statutory net profit of $9.9 million and a 26% rise in underlying EBITDA to $19.5 million for FY26, declaring a 3.52 cent dividend after more than a decade.

Janison Education Group posted a 3% revenue rise to $48.1 million in FY26, underpinned by international contract expansion and AI innovation, despite margin pressure from onboarding costs.

Acusensus posted a 45% jump in FY26 revenue to $86.2 million, driven by major contract wins in New Zealand and the US, alongside robust domestic expansions. Despite a widened net loss due to a $16 million litigation settlement, adjusted EBITDA climbed 49%, reflecting operational momentum and strategic investments.

Big River Industries (ASX:BRI) reversed a $14.8 million loss in FY25 to a $4.9 million profit in FY26, driven by margin expansion and the acquisition of Johns Building Supplies. The group targets double-digit EBITDA growth in FY27 amid mixed market conditions.

SkinKandy posted a strong debut full year as a listed company, growing revenue to $90.2 million and net profit to $9 million, both ahead of Prospectus expectations, driven by aggressive store expansion and robust same-store sales.

EVZ Limited reported a 14% revenue increase to $123.1 million and a 213% jump in net profit after tax to $3.87 million for FY2026, resuming dividends for the first time since 2010.

AUB Group delivered a robust FY26 with 12.2% underlying NPAT growth to $224.6 million, driven by strong international and domestic performances, and completed its strategic UK Prestige acquisition. The company declared a fully franked 71-cent final dividend and provided positive FY27 profit guidance.

MOVE Logistics Group has completed its strategic Reset phase, reporting a return to positive normalised earnings and improved cashflow in FY26, despite ongoing challenges in its warehousing division.

Tourism Holdings Limited (thl) posted a $39.9 million statutory net profit after tax for FY26, reversing a prior year loss, while navigating geopolitical headwinds and receiving competing takeover bids.

SkyCity Entertainment Group turned down two unsolicited takeover proposals from Oaktree Capital and another party, citing undervaluation and onerous conditions. The company remains focused on its asset sales and operational reset.