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Atomos generated positive operating cash flow of A$0.9 million in Q1 FY27, although quarterly sales fell to A$9.2 million and cash remained modest against A$21.1 million of borrowings. The company is relying on seasonal strength, Shinobi 7 II demand and new Flanders Scientific products to lift the December quarter.

Horizon Oil delivered record September-quarter production, sales, revenue and operating cash flow, with the first full-quarter contribution from its Cue acquisition adding scale across five countries. Cash reserves rose to US$50.4 million before the company paid its FY26 final dividend.

Cue Energy Resources (ASX:CUE) increased quarterly cash receipts 29% to A$17.5 million and finished September with A$18.1 million in cash. Mahato’s PB-42 well exceeded pre-drill expectations, while Palm Valley’s PV14 entered production and PV15 drilling began, although total production fell from the previous quarter.

Challenger has used its 2026 AGM to showcase stronger earnings, record annuity sales and a substantial capital buffer while keeping discussions open with TAL Daiichi Life over its $11.80-per-share approach. The board still does not consider the proposal sufficient to recommend to shareholders.

Challenger Gold has reset its Hualilan strategy around a larger integrated mine after ending the Casposo toll-milling campaign, while new debt funding extends the project’s runway. The company is targeting early 2029 production, but only A$25.8 million was held in cash at quarter-end and part of the proposed financing remains conditional.

Perpetual says its A$500 million sale of Wealth Management to Bain Capital remains on track for completion by year-end, positioning the group to move into net cash. The AGM also highlighted stronger FY26 earnings and cost savings, but persistent Asset Management outflows remain the central test.

Gratifii has put its rebuilt Connect+ Marketplace in front of Qantas, Woolworths MarketPlus and Blackhawk Network, opening distribution channels that reach millions of loyalty members. The commercial momentum came as quarterly cash receipts fell 16.5% and available funding stood at roughly 2.5 quarters.

Alcidion has started FY27 with contracted revenue up 38% to $50.0 million, while a major UK expansion and new patient administration product widen its growth case. The company has also reaffirmed that FY27 revenue and underlying EBITDA will exceed FY26, but its capital plan now has several competing demands.

Ocean Sciences has committed A$100,000 to a 12-month research program testing whether Sargassum-derived alginate can recover gold, silver and potentially rare earth elements from retired data centre hardware. The project gives the seaweed company a new industrial angle, but remains firmly at the laboratory stage.

Vicinity Centres has reaffirmed its FY27 earnings targets after a resilient first quarter, with occupancy steady at 99.6%, leasing spreads widening to 5.1% and portfolio sales rising 3.0%. The AGM also marked the retirement of chairman Trevor Gerber and director Tim Hammon.

Vicinity Centres has reaffirmed its FY27 earnings guidance after a resilient first quarter, with occupancy steady at 99.6%, leasing spreads widening to 5.1% and total portfolio sales rising 3.0%. The AGM also marked Trevor Gerber’s retirement as chairman and the formal leadership transition to Patrick Allaway.

South Port has entered FY27 with record full-year earnings behind it and first-quarter cargo volumes still rising, while a new chair takes over during a fresh investment cycle. The port is also preparing to add staff and potentially replace major equipment as regional development opportunities build.