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Australian Finance Group (ASX:AFG) reported a 39% jump in FY26 net profit after tax to AUD 48.5 million, driven by growth across its broker network and lending book, alongside its first mandatory climate disclosures.

Spark New Zealand’s FY26 results highlight a return to mobile service revenue growth, a significant gain from the sale of its data centre business, and a strategic review of its Digital Services division.

Heartland Group Holdings delivered a striking 140% jump in net profit for FY2026, underpinned by margin gains and asset quality improvements, while advancing a transformative merger with TSB to create a major New Zealand challenger bank.

European Lithium and Critical Metals Corp have amended their merger terms to replace a fixed share exchange ratio with a floating ratio tied to Critical Metals' NASDAQ share price, potentially increasing shareholder value amid ongoing merger progress.

Solvar Limited posted a 6.2% decline in statutory net profit for FY26 to $29.5 million, while normalised earnings rose 7.5%. The lender declared a 19.5 cents fully franked dividend and expanded its Australian loan book by 10.5%, driven by growth in commercial lending.

Santos Limited's half-year results show a 19% drop in net profit to US$355 million amid higher production and LNG ramp-up costs, while declaring an interim dividend of 11.6 US cents per share.

MoneyMe Limited grew its loan book by 34% to $2.08 billion in FY26, boosted by record originations and improved credit quality, while reducing its net loss by 40%.

Whitehaven Coal reported a 29% drop in underlying net profit to $227 million for FY26, despite record safety outcomes and successful debt refinancing that lowered funding costs and extended maturities.

Superloop has reported a 21.6% revenue increase to $664.3 million and a 33% rise in underlying EBITDA to $122.7 million for FY26, completing its Double Down strategy and launching the SuperCharge29 growth plan targeting over $1 billion in revenue by FY29.

Felix Gold's US subsidiary is in line for a substantial non-dilutive federal grant to advance its Treasure Creek antimony pilot processing facility, accelerating its plan for a domestic US supply chain.

NAOS Ex-50 Opportunities Company Limited reported a $3.09 million after-tax loss for FY26 but raised its dividend by 5% and continued an active share buyback, reflecting confidence despite portfolio underperformance.

Morphic Ethical Equities Fund Limited delivered a 1.34% rise in net profit to $7.32 million for FY26, outpacing its benchmark with a 29.11% portfolio return and announcing a fully franked 1.4 cent dividend alongside plans for a substantial share buyback.