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Pacific Edge’s draft Medicare Local Coverage Determination for its Cxbladder bladder cancer tests marks a pivotal step toward unlocking a $10.2 billion global market. Despite FY26 setbacks, the company is poised for growth with improved reimbursement prospects and strategic cost management.

Vicinity Centres delivered a robust FY26 with a $1.39 billion statutory net profit, strategic acquisitions in key growth corridors, and a strengthened premium retail portfolio.

Codan Limited posted a robust FY26 with revenue up 30% to $875 million and net profit soaring 69% to $175 million, underpinned by strong demand in communications and metal detection segments. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 29 cents, lifting the full-year payout by 70%.

Noumi Limited lifted FY26 revenue by 8.8% and adjusted operating EBITDA by 7.6%, driven by Dairy & Nutritionals' strong earnings and strategic investments in Plant-based Milks. The company faces refinancing uncertainty with $610 million convertible notes maturing in May 2027, prompting a proposed acquisition by majority shareholder Arrovest.

Universal Store Holdings (ASX:UNI) posted a 12.9% revenue increase to $376.1 million in FY26, driven by strong like-for-like sales and store expansion. Underlying EBIT climbed 17.2% despite a $23.8 million impairment on CTC assets, while net profit after tax fell 21.6%. CEO Alice Barbery will retire in October, succeeded by George Do.

Dexus (ASX: DXS) reported steady FY26 results with AFFO of 45.0 cents per security and distributions of 37.0 cents, while initiating a strategic review of infrastructure funds following an adverse APAC court judgment.

Vicinity Centres lifted its FY26 net profit after tax by 38.5% to $1.39 billion, supported by a 2.9% revenue increase and a 3.9% rise in funds from operations. The retail property trust declared a final unfranked distribution of 6.20 cents per stapled security, continuing its steady payout policy.

Dusk Group delivered record FY26 sales and underlying EBIT growth, driven by product rejuvenation and online momentum, while preparing for international expansion amid ACCC proceedings.

Super Retail Group reported a 3.2% revenue increase to $4.2 billion in FY26, but statutory net profit fell 7.2% to $206 million amid higher costs and project investments. A new five-year strategy aims to drive growth despite a challenging retail environment.

Auckland Airport posted a 3% revenue increase and a stable underlying profit of NZD 309 million in FY26, driven by robust passenger growth and a $1 billion infrastructure push, while cautioning on near-term fuel price volatility and geopolitical risks.

Shriro Holdings (ASX: SHM) posted a 7.5% revenue increase to $111 million for FY26, alongside a 44% jump in net profit after tax to $10.8 million. The company declared a fully franked final dividend and completed substantial share buy-backs, while guiding FY27 EBITDA to $12–15 million amid increased marketing spend.

Yowie Group's revenue declined in the first half of 2026 as it navigated supply chain shifts and cautious retail demand, but the company secured a significant Australian licensing deal and ended costly legacy litigation.