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Airtasker delivered its strongest GMV growth in four years in FY26, but the expansion still consumed cash as international investment accelerated. The ASX-listed marketplace is now targeting positive free cash flow in FY27 while scaling membership and reducing UK investment.

Kaiser Reef has fully repaid its 1,872-ounce Auramet gold loan using cash generated by the Henty mine, removing a recurring delivery obligation worth about A$0.6 million a month at current gold prices. The company still owes Catalyst Metals 2,400 ounces through October 2030.

TAL Daiichi Life Australia has tabled a conditional $11.80-per-share proposal to acquire the 79.5% of Challenger it does not already own. The approach arrives as Challenger reports a 52% jump in first-quarter sales, but remains non-binding and subject to due diligence, regulatory approval and a board recommendation.

Euroz Hartleys has appointed Alan Logan as CEO and unveiled a reshaped board as it prepares to complete the BMO transaction and focus on private wealth. Jay Hughes will return as chairman, while two current advisers will join the board as executive directors.

Shaver Shop Group Limited (ASX:SSG) delivered record FY2026 sales, gross profit and operating cash flow, but flagged a softer-than-expected start to the new financial year. Transform-U reached $18 million in sales, while supplier logistics issues and promotional timing weighed on early FY2027 trading.

Australian Finance Group used its 2026 AGM to highlight a stronger, less volume-dependent earnings base after statutory profit rose 39% in FY26. AFG Securities’ loan book has since reached $7.3 billion, while recent investments are expected to add $13 million to FY27 EBITDA under stated assumptions.

Talius Group returned to positive operating cash flow in the September quarter as revenue, subscriptions and annualised recurring revenue all increased. The next test is converting newly contracted work into active deployments, recurring revenue and cash receipts.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT has maintained its FY27 operating earnings and distribution guidance at 25.5 cents per security after delivering 2% FY26 growth. A cheaper, longer-dated debt platform and a $6.1 billion portfolio give the REIT more financial flexibility, although the outlook still depends on execution and property valuations.

CZR Resources has declared its all-scrip offer for Zuleika Gold best and final after lifting voting power to 72.45%, while confirming the structure of a proposed $15 million buy-back. The takeover consideration will not increase unless a competing proposal emerges, leaving the 6 November closing date as the next key deadline.

Airtasker’s Australian marketplace reached a record $57.3 million in first-quarter GMV, while paid subscribers more than doubled in three months. The company reaffirmed FY27 guidance as international growth continued, though seasonal weakness is expected in the UK and US.

Chorus has retained its BBB issuer credit rating with a positive outlook after S&P reclassified NZ$683 million of government-linked securities as debt. The change lifts adjusted leverage, but S&P still sees a possible upgrade to BBB+ if Chorus keeps FFO-to-debt above 13% and maintains supportive financial policies.

Otto Energy has strengthened its balance sheet and lifted FY2026 profit despite falling production, setting up a proposed A$20 million return of capital. The catch is that reserves are declining, asset-sale plans remain unresolved and part of the cash remains tied to offshore obligations.