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Close the Loop Limited posted a 6% revenue increase to $125.6 million for FY26 but recorded a hefty $105.3 million net loss primarily driven by disposals and one-off restructuring costs. The company has refocused on core packaging and resource recovery businesses while slashing debt and setting a $14-16 million EBITDA target for FY27.

Hamelin Gold has issued nearly 50 million shares in the first tranche of its $8 million placement, targeting exploration at key Western Australian projects. The second tranche, including director participation, awaits shareholder approval.

Comms Group Limited reported record FY26 revenue and EBITDA growth, driven by organic expansion and TasmaNet acquisition, while progressing the $30m sale of its ICT business to streamline operations and support shareholder returns.

Regis Healthcare reported a robust FY26 with revenue hitting $1.35 billion, underpinned by strong occupancy and strategic acquisitions. The company is investing heavily in growth and digital transformation while navigating sector reforms and climate risks.

City Chic Collective’s FY26 underlying EBITDA surged 92% to $12.3 million, driven by ANZ growth and cost discipline, while group revenue fell 3.1%. The company enters FY27 with a stronger margin profile and a clean inventory position amid ongoing US tariff challenges.

New Frontier Minerals spotlights Eldorado as a priority copper target with extensive surface anomalies, while pushing forward with regulatory approval for its flagship Big One Deposit mining lease.

Lindsay Australia Limited reported a 31.5% rise in net profit after tax to A$22.9 million for FY26, driven by full-year SRT Logistics integration and organic growth. The company declared a fully franked 1.7 cent final dividend and secured a major Woolworths secondary freight contract in North Queensland.

nib Group reported a 6.2% revenue increase to $3.8 billion and a 9.1% rise in underlying operating profit to $260.9 million for FY26, despite a 5.9% net profit dip. The company achieved maiden profitability in Health Services and declared a fully franked 21c dividend including a 5c special, supported by ongoing Travel insurance divestments.

Chorus reported solid FY26 results with revenue growth driven by fibre expansion and disciplined cost management, while accelerating copper network retirement and launching new digital infrastructure services.

Audeara Limited has raised $1.26 million through a two-tranche share placement to back its expanding technology licensing and retail channels, following a year of revenue growth and reduced cash burn.

Perpetual Limited will book a non-cash A$63.5 million impairment on goodwill tied to Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley’s International Equity strategy after a major client announced plans to redeem US$4.6 billion in Q2 FY27.

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT (ASX: DGT) beats FY26 EBITDA guidance with $127 million, appoints Simon Mitchell and Ralph Goninan as Co-Heads, and accelerates its SYD1 data centre expansion amid strong Australian market demand.