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Rectifier Technologies has warned of a material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern after revenue fell 41% and its annual loss widened to $6.39 million. An auditor-highlighted liquidity risk now sits alongside a $13 million order book and new EV charging products under development.

Waterco Limited (ASX:WAT) delivered record FY26 EBIT of $23.8 million and lifted net profit after tax 59.6% to $15.4 million, despite only modest revenue growth. The stronger result supports a higher fully franked dividend, but the group is carrying more debt and inventory as it expands manufacturing capacity.

Austco Healthcare delivered record FY26 revenue and statutory profit, with stronger margins, cash generation and a modest recovery in contracted orders entering the new financial year. The company is pairing that momentum with further reseller consolidation, including the $2.88 million acquisition of Medical Communications Systems.

Port of Tauranga has gained fast-track approval for its Stella Passage development, a key infrastructure project aimed at boosting freight capacity and supply chain efficiency in New Zealand.

MaxiPARTS has received a $2.50 per share indicative cash offer from Ares Management Asia, representing a substantial premium and triggering a four-week exclusivity period for due diligence. Concurrently, MaxiPARTS is acquiring Air Brake Systems for $11.2 million, a move expected to boost earnings and expand its product range.

Articore Group Limited (ASX:ATG) has swung to a $10.3 million EBIT profit in FY26, marking its first full-year profit since listing outside the pandemic spike, driven by margin gains and strategic acquisitions including India-based Frankly Wearing.

Sea Forest Limited (ASX:SEA) reported a spectacular 486% surge in SeaFeed revenue for FY26, underpinned by 131,000 cattle committed, surpassing breakeven targets, and a robust $27.8 million cash buffer. The company advances its commercial footprint domestically and internationally, with carbon credit revenue set to kick off in late 2027.

Austco Healthcare has delivered record FY26 financial results, driven by strong organic growth, acquisitions, and a growing software maintenance base, positioning the company for sustained earnings momentum.

Coles Group reported a 2.8% rise in FY26 sales revenue to $45.58 billion, driven by supermarket growth and digital gains, while navigating $235 million in regulatory provisions.

Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) reported a robust FY26 with net profit doubling to US$208.6 million, driven by strong sales growth and operational resilience amid geopolitical challenges. The company also announced a leadership change and reaffirmed its sustainability ambitions.

Avenira Limited has launched trading of rights for its renounceable rights issue, offering shareholders flexibility ahead of key development milestones at the Wonarah Phosphate Project.

Metcash Limited posted a steady FY26 performance, with group revenue rising to $19.6 billion and EBITDA up 1.9%, driven by growth in Food and digital channels despite challenges in Hardware.