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Solvar Limited posted a 6.2% decline in statutory net profit for FY26 to $29.5 million, while normalised earnings rose 7.5%. The lender declared a 19.5 cents fully franked dividend and expanded its Australian loan book by 10.5%, driven by growth in commercial lending.

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.

Temple & Webster defied a tough consumer backdrop to post record FY26 revenue of A$665 million and is targeting a substantial 50-80% EBITDA increase in FY27 under new CEO Susie Sugden.

Wagners Holding Company Limited (ASX:WGN) reported a 17% revenue increase to $504 million and a 78.5% surge in net profit after tax to $40.6 million for FY26, driven by strong growth in Construction Materials and Composite Fibre Technologies.

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.

Taiko Critical Minerals has successfully closed a NZ$2.5 million Share Purchase Plan, issuing over 10 million shares at NZ$0.25 each to support the development of its Barrytown Critical Minerals Project.

EBOS Group posted a solid FY26, growing revenue nearly 10% to $13.5 billion and underlying EBITDA 5% to $614 million, while completing a major distribution centre renewal program. The company maintains its final dividend and sets a confident growth outlook for FY27.

NZX has appointed seasoned investment executive Hishaam Mirza as its new Chief Executive, aiming to boost the exchange's scale, liquidity, and international relevance.

Sims Limited delivered a striking FY26 turnaround with net profit soaring 1391%, driven by strong metals trading and a booming technology lifecycle services segment, while advancing sustainability and strategic acquisitions.

Macmahon Holdings delivered a tenth consecutive year of growth with revenue up 7.9% to $2.6 billion and net profit after tax soaring 36.8% to $101.1 million, underpinned by strong contract wins and operational discipline.

Challenger Limited delivered a solid FY26 with normalised net profit after tax rising 3% to $468 million, supported by record annuity sales and strategic partnerships. The company also declared a 7% higher fully franked dividend and announced an upsized $450 million share buy-back.

Mercury NZ Limited posted a staggering 32,000% surge in net profit for FY26 despite an 8% revenue dip, underpinned by strong renewable generation and disciplined cost control.