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SkinKandy Limited (ASX:SK1) exceeded its IPO forecasts in FY26, with pro forma revenue rising 29% to A$90.2 million and pro forma NPAT climbing 41% to A$9.0 million. The newly listed retailer enters FY27 with 115 stores, 11 approved leases and plans for potential expansion into South Africa and the United States.

SkinKandy posted a strong debut full year as a listed company, growing revenue to $90.2 million and net profit to $9 million, both ahead of Prospectus expectations, driven by aggressive store expansion and robust same-store sales.

The Calmer Co. has won Coles' approval for its innovative Fiji Kava® FZZR™ product, extending its Australian supermarket reach while gearing up for a broader U.S. retail rollout supported by a key brokerage partnership.

Kiwi Property Group reported FY26 results showing 4.3% rental income growth, a stronger balance sheet with gearing down to 37.4%, and a dividend increase, while progressing key asset sales and development projects.

OMG Group has inked a collaboration with Sydney’s The Little Marionette to supply premium Japanese matcha, reinforcing its vertically integrated matcha strategy and expanding its reach into premium hospitality and retail sectors.

Premier Investments reported a modest 0.38% rise in net profit from continuing operations for the half-year ending January 2026, alongside a 3% increase in revenue and a fully franked interim dividend of 45 cents per share.

OMG Group has appointed Food & Dairy Co as the first official distributor of its new matcha brands, opening access to over 2,000 cafes and restaurants in NSW and Queensland. This move marks a key step in OMG’s strategy to expand its health-focused beverage portfolio.

OMG Group has launched two new matcha brands targeting both premium and mass-market consumers, supported by a five-year exclusive supply agreement for ceremonial-grade Japanese matcha. This move positions OMG to capitalise on the booming global matcha market through a vertically integrated strategy.

Shaver Shop Group Limited posted solid first-half results for FY26, with record gross profit margins and steady profit growth underpinned by its private brand Transform-U. The specialty retailer continues to balance growth initiatives with a conservative financial position.

Vicinity Centres reported a strong first half of FY26 with a statutory net profit of $805.6 million, strategic acquisitions including full ownership of Uptown Brisbane, and reaffirmed guidance for the full year.

Baby Bunting reported a 6.7% rise in revenue to $271.4 million for H1 2026, while statutory net profit after tax fell 52.5%. Adjusted earnings paint a steadier picture with a 4.1% increase in pro forma NPAT.

Dusk Group Limited reported a solid first half of FY26 with total sales rising 5.1% to $91.8 million, underpinned by product innovation and a successful AfterGlow store format trial. The company also announced a fully franked interim dividend of 4.0 cents per share.