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Australian Unity posted a statutory loss of $155.2 million for FY2026, weighed down by regulatory reforms, delayed benefits from investments, and significant non-cash asset impairments. The mutual is advancing its climate risk management and has laid out a growth-focused strategy for FY2027.

Nido Education lifted group revenue by 4% to $85.8 million in the first half of 2026 but saw adjusted EBITDA and net profit halve. The company withdrew its FY26 EBITDA growth guidance due to softer trading conditions, despite strong enrolment enquiries and ongoing acquisitions.

Emeco Holdings posted a 5% rise in operating NPAT for FY26, strengthened its balance sheet with net debt down to $127 million, and launched a 10% on-market share buy-back while advancing its net zero emissions strategy.

Healius Limited posted a modest revenue increase and underlying loss improvement for FY26, overshadowed by a substantial non-cash goodwill impairment and ongoing sector pressures.

Spark New Zealand will transition its board chairmanship to Vince Hawksworth following Justine Smyth’s departure in November 2026. Hawksworth brings extensive executive experience in regulated utilities and infrastructure to the telecommunications company’s leadership.

Storage King Group (ASX:SKG) reported a 46.6% drop in net profit for FY26, completing internalisation of its management platform and maintaining distributions, while setting a cautious but growth-focused FY27 outlook.

Mayfield Childcare has launched a $3 million entitlement offer, fully covered by major shareholder pre-commitments and partial underwriting, to bolster working capital and support its operational turnaround amid ongoing sector challenges.

IMEXHS Limited posted a 21% revenue increase in Q2 FY26, driven by a landmark public tender in Mexico deploying its AI-powered Aquila+ radiology platform. The company’s proprietary AI agents are now operational in live environments, supporting its strategy to own the full radiology workflow.

Complii FinTech Solutions reported modest ARR growth and a key institutional contract in Q4 FY26, while advancing product development and managing cash flow pressures.

Mirrabooka Investments reported a 63.6% jump in net profit to $13 million for FY26, boosted by higher investment income and dividends. However, its portfolio lagged the benchmark, dragged down by sector exposures and tech stock de-ratings.

Mayfield Childcare has pulled its FY26 earnings guidance amid rising costs and regulatory shifts, while cautiously advancing its Mayfield 360 allied health initiative.

Nido Education Limited has secured a 12-month extension on its NAB loan facility, increasing available funding by $10 million and raising its bank guarantee capacity to $17.5 million, underpinning its growth in early childhood education.