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PaySauce has moved its Global Payroll Platform from development into commercial operation in Australia, while first-quarter FY27 ARR rose 8% to $9.5 million. The expansion is supported by a stronger cash position, but higher customer acquisition costs and lower profitability leave execution firmly in focus.

Orion Equities (ASX:OEQ) returned to profitability in FY26 with a $204,000 net profit, buoyed by a $400,000 uplift in investment property value. Despite a 7% dip in total revenue, net tangible asset backing per share edged up to $0.43, while no dividend was declared.

Mach7 Technologies reported a 17.4% revenue drop to $27.9 million and a 44% increase in net loss to $8.9 million for FY26, driven by a strategic transition to a subscription model and cost base restructuring.

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.

Integrated Research’s FY26 results reveal a sharp 91% drop in net profit amid softer renewals and rising expenses, offset by a 27% jump in cash and a special dividend. The company pushes forward with AI-powered products despite early-stage commercialisation risks.

Atlas Pearls Ltd (ASX: ATP) faced a tough FY26 with revenue down 42% to $25.8 million and a net loss of $7.9 million, driven by lower pearl quality and softer market conditions. Despite this, the company seeded a record number of oysters and declared a fully franked final dividend of 0.45 cents per share.

COG Financial Services lifted revenue 10% to $403.4 million and net profit after tax attributable to members by 29% to $24.24 million for FY26, driven by a 51% jump in its Salary Packaging segment including the Easifleet acquisition. The company declared a fully franked 7.0 cents per share dividend, suspending its dividend reinvestment plan.

WiseTech Global posted a record $1.4 billion in revenue for FY26, driven by the e2open acquisition and AI-led efficiencies, while underlying net profit rose 29%. The company outlines a confident FY27 growth outlook amid ongoing integration and innovation.

HMC Capital reported a statutory loss of $111.6 million for FY26 amid significant fair value losses, yet delivered operating earnings close to guidance and maintained its dividend. The group’s strategic partnerships and capital recycling position it for a 16% rise in underlying earnings in FY27.

Centrepoint Alliance reported a 24% jump in net profit to $6.4 million for FY26, underpinned by a 16% rise in EBITDA and advances in artificial intelligence initiatives. The company declared a steady fully franked dividend of 1.75 cents per share and expanded its salaried advice business through acquisitions.

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.

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.