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Ignite Limited reported an 18.8% drop in revenue to $73.2 million and a 29.4% fall in statutory profit to $0.87 million for FY2026, while maintaining a 13% gross margin and declaring a fully franked final dividend.

Adrad Holdings delivered a 15% rise in net profit after tax for FY26, driven by operational efficiency and growth in engineered heat transfer solutions, alongside a 15% dividend increase.

WAM Leaders Limited (ASX:WLE) delivered a stellar FY2026 with net profit after tax soaring 153.5% to AUD 161.8 million, driven by a 14% investment portfolio gain that outpaced the ASX 200 by 7.9%. The company declared a fully franked full year dividend of 9.6 cents per share, maintaining a strong yield amid ongoing capital raising.

AuKing Mining is set to acquire Green Exploration Limited, gaining full ownership of multiple Malawian projects rich in rare earths and copper, including the Machinga Heavy Rare Earths and Ngala Hill Copper/PGE assets.

EML Payments reported a 6% revenue decline and an 18% drop in underlying EBITDA for FY26, completing a major restructuring and advancing its Arlo technology platform. The company projects FY27 EBITDA between $50 million and $54 million, with a strong new program pipeline and strategic investments underpinning growth.

Yugo Metals continues to hit significant gold grades in its maiden drilling at the Erak Prospect, with mineralisation open in multiple directions and further drilling underway.

Cogstate Ltd (ASX:CGS) posted a 15.9% rise in profit before tax to US$16.1 million for FY26, driven by a 116% surge in clinical trial sales contracts to $89 million and a 15% revenue increase. The company doubled its final dividend to A$0.04 per share, supported by a strong $118.5 million contracted revenue backlog.

HUB24 Limited (ASX:HUB) delivered a standout FY26 with 23% revenue growth, 30% EBITDA increase, and record platform net inflows of $18.9 billion, while boosting dividends by 39%.

Amplitude Energy (ASX:AEL) posted record production and earnings for FY26, underpinned by strong operational execution and progress on the East Coast Supply Project (ECSP). The company strengthened its balance sheet, reduced net debt by 85%, and targets first gas from ECSP in 2028.

Deterra Royalties delivered a 5% increase in statutory net profit to $164.2 million for FY26, underpinned by record Mining Area C volumes and strategic asset sales. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 10.8 cents, maintaining a 75% payout ratio, while advancing the Thacker Pass lithium project on schedule for late 2027 production.

Challenger Limited delivered a solid FY26 with normalised net profit after tax rising 3% to $468 million, supported by record annuity sales and strategic partnerships. The company also declared a 7% higher fully franked dividend and announced an upsized $450 million share buy-back.

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.