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Cokal’s 60%-owned BBM subsidiary has pushed repayment of a US$20 million capital sum from January 2027 to January 2030. The relief comes with deferred fees carrying 10% annual interest and marketing rights over the first 20 million tonnes of mine production.

Sonic Healthcare delivered a strong FY2026, with underlying net profit up 17% to A$621 million and dividends rising to A$1.08 per share. The next test is whether US efficiencies, LADR synergies and organic growth can offset Swiss fee cuts, a delayed UK contract ramp-up and heavier investment demands.

Cauldron Energy has extended uranium mineralisation strike lengths by approximately 2.5 kilometres at both Manyingee South and Manyingee North within its Yanrey Uranium Project, underpinning significant resource growth potential.

Australian Unity Limited (ASX:AYU) posted a statutory loss of $155.2 million for FY2026, reflecting regulatory headwinds, transformation costs, and sector disruptions, while advancing its climate risk management and strategic portfolio adjustments.

Advance ZincTek posted an 11% rise in FY26 profit before tax to $2.247 million on 12.6% higher sales, driven by AI integration and US market strength. The company is set to enter residential battery manufacturing in FY27, leveraging its zinc oxide expertise.

Clever Culture Systems expanded its pharmaceutical customer base to eight in FY26, placing 11 APAS Independence instruments and completing its product offering with a contact plate module. Despite a $2.24 million net loss, the company expects meaningful sales growth in FY27 backed by a robust pipeline and disciplined financial management.

Orbital Corporation has broadened its customer base and product lineup, positioning itself to capture growth in defence and commercial UAV markets with $3.2 million in expected sales for Q1 FY2027.

Avecho has resumed enrolment for the last stage of its pivotal Phase III trial of a TPM®-enhanced CBD capsule for insomnia, following a unanimous Data Monitoring Board recommendation to continue without expanding the sample size.

PT ANTAM (ASX:ATM) posted a 6% increase in net sales to Rp62.71 trillion in the first half of 2026, driven by steady gold, nickel, and bauxite sales. Profit after tax surged 34% to Rp6.91 trillion, supported by improved margins and foreign exchange gains.

BKI Investment Company has expanded its risk disclosure, outlining significant market, income, operational, and regulatory risks that could influence its financial outcomes and shareholder dividends.

Kip McGrath Education Centres reversed prior losses with a $2.5 million profit in FY26 despite a 4.3% revenue dip driven by franchise consolidation and foreign exchange headwinds. The company declared a special dividend and faces an unsolicited $0.73 per share takeover offer.

Virgin Australia Holdings (ASX:VGN) posted a 13.4% rise in underlying EBIT to $753 million for FY26, declaring a fully franked dividend of 7.6 cents per share, its first since relisting. The airline’s transformation program, fleet renewal, and operational resilience underpin its improved financial and customer metrics.