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FFI Holdings grew revenue by 7.4% to $62.76 million in FY2026, yet net profit after tax fell sharply by 51.5% to $3.23 million, reflecting the absence of last year’s $5.19 million property revaluation gain and a 26% drop in rental income due to lease changes.

Australian Clinical Labs (ASX: ACL) delivered a modest 1.7% underlying EBIT increase in FY26, navigating subdued revenue and rising labour costs with operational efficiencies and strategic initiatives.

Freightways reported a solid FY26 with 13.5% revenue growth to NZD 1.46 billion and a 17.3% rise in net profit, underpinned by strong Australian market gains and operational efficiencies despite economic headwinds.

Orezone Gold Corporation posted record quarterly and half-year gold production, boosted by the Casa Berardi acquisition and Bomboré's hard rock plant ramp-up, driving strong revenue and earnings growth in H1 2026.

Bailador Technology Investments (ASX:BTI) posted a 64% drop in net profit to $6.9 million for FY26, amid a 55% fall in gains on financial assets. Despite this, the fund declared a fully franked 3.5 cent dividend and highlighted strong AI adoption and growth across its private tech portfolio.

Sco Technology forecasts a record FY26 with revenue up to NZ$296 million and operating EBITDA reaching NZ$36 million, reflecting strong progress on its ambitious Destination 2030 growth plan.

Coronado Global Resources posted a strong operational rebound in Q2 2026, returning to positive EBITDA and advancing a strategic reset at its Curragh mine while completing Buchanan expansion.

News Corp posted a 7% revenue increase to $9.028 billion in fiscal 2026, driven by gains across its key segments, while net income attributable to stockholders fell 51% due to absence of prior discontinued operations income.

Elixinol Wellness (ASX: EXL) has posted a record quarterly revenue of A$4.3 million alongside a 45% gross margin, marking a clear shift from its US CBD origins to a diversified Australian wellness platform. Cost reductions and disciplined cash flow management underpin the company’s readiness to scale.

Asset Plus Limited (NZX:APL) has increased its third quarter dividend to 0.25 cents per share, up from 0.20 cents, reflecting stronger Funds from Operations driven by a new lease at Munroe Lane.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) achieved a record reconciled mill head grade of 1.09g/t Au at its Blackjack Gold Operations in July 2026 despite 250 hours of downtime. Strong gold pours and a robust ROM inventory set the stage for improved August production.

Credit Corp delivered a 12% profit rise to a record $105.5 million in FY2026, powered by a 57% surge in US debt buying earnings and a strategic entry into UK consumer lending.