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Aquirian has completed its Wubin Energetics Hub upgrade within budget and is preparing Drillforce to begin work at Brightstar Resources’ Lord Byron project under a contract valued at approximately $48 million over three years. The company also says Collar Keeper sales remain strong, while a biodegradable version moves towards commercialisation.

RMA Global has replaced its chief executive and moved to a new chair as it targets a simpler, faster and more profitable business across Australia, New Zealand and the United States. The company has set an EBITDA improvement objective for FY27, but has not yet quantified the plan.

WT Financial Group (ASX: WTL) has agreed to acquire a 70% stake in TNT Advisor Solutions, a premium Australian paraplanning provider, marking a strategic expansion of its adviser ecosystem. The $2.43 million deal aims to boost TNT's growth while preserving its leadership and service quality.

Talius Group’s HY2026 results reveal a strategic pivot towards higher-margin software subscriptions, with gross margin surging to 51% despite a 19% revenue dip due to hardware deployment timing. Active subscriptions topped 53,200, underpinning a $3.26 million ARR, while cash burn shrank dramatically.

McMillan Shakespeare (ASX:MMS) reported a 13.8% rise in underlying net profit after tax and amortisation to $107.9 million for FY26, driven by strong novated lease growth and accelerating electric vehicle adoption.

Raiz Invest posted a 21% revenue jump and a 93% surge in underlying EBITDA for FY26, marking a return to profitability amid a CEO transition and a strategic shift towards a broader wealth platform.

Prime Financial Group Ltd grew revenue by 22% to $60.5 million in FY26, driven by acquisitions and core business expansion. However, net profit after tax fell 15%, impacted by a higher tax rate and elevated operating costs.

Genetic Signatures (ASX: GSS) and Microba Life Sciences (ASX: MAP) are in early talks about merging to form a larger infectious disease diagnostics entity, combining rapid pathogen detection with microbiome profiling. The proposed group would have FY2026 pro forma revenue of around A$29 million and a stronger financial footing.

Hiremii Limited posted an 8.6% revenue increase to $32.4 million and halved its net loss in FY26, reaching adjusted EBITDA breakeven as it prepares to rebrand as AQYR Limited.

Metallium has resolved a key permitting constraint at its Texas Gator Point campus, enabling chlorinated Flash Joule Heating testing to resume ahead of a major September campaign. The company also marks first revenue from its MXene development program and strengthens engineering leadership.

Veris Limited lifted revenue by 4.9% to $102 million in FY26, driven by digital and advisory growth, but statutory net profit fell 67% amid one-off costs and macroeconomic headwinds.

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.