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Bailador Technology Investments reported $28 million in FY26 cash realisations and 32% weighted revenue growth across its portfolio, while profit after tax fell to $6.9 million. The technology investment fund also reaffirmed its fully franked dividend strategy despite a 7.5% gross portfolio return that fell short of internal targets.

FirstWave Cloud Technology has secured an approximately A$1.06 million placement to fund sales conversion and the launch of Open-AudIT 7 and an AI fault-diagnosis product. The raise follows a sharp reduction in losses, positive operating cash flow and a lower cost base, but adds about 151.3 million shares to the register.

Data#3 expects first-half FY27 profit before tax to rise more than 40% year on year, with gross profit also tracking more than 15% higher. The stronger result will be helped by large transactions, infrastructure activity and a temporary interest income boost, but the company expects earnings to be weighted toward the first half.

Xamble has appointed Adrian Tan permanent CEO and elevated Georg Johann Chmiel to chair as it seeks to convert recent operating improvements into sustained growth. Ganesh Kumar Bangah is stepping down from the board to take a senior Malaysian government-linked role but will remain involved as an adviser and substantial shareholder.

Globe International increased FY2026 EBIT and net profit despite almost no revenue growth, as a tighter brand portfolio improved margins across all three regions. The ASX-listed group also lifted its fully franked annual dividend to 23 cents per share and ended the year with A$26.7 million in cash.

Franklin Templeton Australia is reshaping the FRGG Active ETF, replacing its concentrated global growth strategy with Putnam’s broader core equity approach and cutting management fees by one-third. The fund is expected to adopt the ticker FTPG in October, subject to approval, but the transition may bring tax and distribution consequences for investors.

EBR Systems has secured ISO 13485 certification for its new Santa Clara manufacturing site, paving the way for a 500% increase in WiSE System production pending FDA approval expected by year-end.

Gratifii’s Ticketmates subsidiary has secured a three-year agreement with Blackhawk Network Australia to supply movie tickets via a single API, unlocking access to 199 cinema locations nationwide and promising a new revenue stream through increased ticket volumes.

Corporate Travel Management (ASX:CTD) has posted a $17.7 million net profit for FY26, reversing a prior $348.5 million loss, supported by UK client settlements, new debt facilities, and a governance uplift program.

HiTech Group has formalised its acquisition of Hudson Global Resources' Australian assets with a $7 million upfront price, plus up to $3 million in deferred payments tied to future cash flow. Completion is targeted for 11 September 2026, pending final conditions.

Ingenia Communities Group has secured unconditional contracts to sell six New South Wales communities, releasing $124 million in capital that will be deployed into higher-growth projects and debt reduction.

The Calmer Co International Limited has closed a renounceable rights issue, raising $1.82 million before costs with full director participation. The capital will support inventory build, retail expansion with Coles, and ongoing strategic partnerships in kava supply and manufacturing.