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Kelsian Group delivered record FY26 earnings and lifted its fully franked dividend, while preparing to become a more focused bus, coach and ferry operator. The next test is execution: completing the conditional tourism sale, mobilising new contracts and delivering against FY27 EBITDA guidance.

Katana Capital Limited (ASX:KAT) delivered a 17.98% gross investment return in FY2026, beating the All Ordinaries by 15.55 percentage points as its portfolio benefited from defence, infrastructure, resources and technology exposures. Net profit rose to $3.808 million, while the listed investment company entered FY2027 with elevated cash and a deliberately cautious stance on banks.

Cazaly Resources will replace managing director Tara French with mining executive Adrian Byass from 8 October, while launching a review of its exploration portfolio. Byass will receive a $325,000 annual salary and may be granted up to 7 million performance rights, subject to approval and conditions.

Franklin Templeton Australia is reshaping the FRGG Active ETF, replacing its concentrated global growth strategy with Putnam’s broader core equity approach and cutting management fees by one-third. The fund is expected to adopt the ticker FTPG in October, subject to approval, but the transition may bring tax and distribution consequences for investors.

Neurizon has appointed Dr Chris Bremer as chief executive as its NUZ-001 ALS program moves towards topline Phase 2/3 results expected in late Q2 2027. The incoming CEO brings more than 20 years of pharmaceutical and biotechnology experience, including over US$1 billion in licensing transactions.

Nex Metals Explorations and Wangkatja Tjungula Aboriginal Corporation have significantly enlarged their East Scotia Gold Project in Western Australia, submitting four new exploration licence applications that boost the project area to approximately 873.1 square kilometres.

Underwood Capital Limited (ASX:UWC) reported a net profit after tax of $0.193 million for FY2026, with net tangible asset backing per share inching up to 9.46 cents. Despite portfolio improvements and active share buybacks, the stock continues to trade below its net asset value.

Thorney Technologies Ltd posted a $16.4 million net loss for FY2026, deepening from last year, as it continued to simplify its portfolio and execute a substantial share buyback program.

Kyron Capital Group (ASX: KYN) reported a $51.9 million net loss for FY26, completing a $125 million recapitalisation to stabilise its balance sheet and reduce gearing. The Group's assets under management shrank to $1.8 billion following strategic divestments and mandate exits.

Future Generation Global's half-year profit fell sharply as its portfolio lagged global benchmarks, yet it boosted its fully franked interim dividend reflecting confidence in its income sustainability.

Underwood Capital Limited (ASX:UWC) posted a 21% drop in profit after tax to $0.193 million for FY26, weighed down by a $1.8 million loss on its Weed Me stake despite gains in listed securities. The company’s net tangible assets held steady at $19.3 million, supported by ongoing share buybacks amid persistent share price discounts.

WAM Income Maximiser has completed a $172.4 million capital raise, expanding its assets by more than half to around $500 million within 18 months of listing, while maintaining a strong fully franked dividend yield.