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Challenger Limited delivered a solid FY26 with normalised net profit after tax rising 3% to $468 million, supported by record annuity sales and strategic partnerships. The company also declared a 7% higher fully franked dividend and announced an upsized $450 million share buy-back.

Mesoblast has treated 350 patients in its pivotal Phase 3 trial for rexlemestrocel-L, targeting chronic low back pain linked to degenerative disc disease, setting the stage for top-line results in mid-2027.

Fiducian Group posted solid underlying earnings growth in FY2026, boosted by a 7% rise in funds under management, advice and administration, while absorbing a one-off $7.95 million ASIC penalty that halved statutory profits.

IMDEX Limited (ASX:IMD) delivered a standout FY26 with 21% revenue growth to $520 million and a 44% jump in net profit to $79 million, driven by organic growth and five key acquisitions. The company raised its dividend and expanded its digital earth science footprint, positioning for further gains.

AdNeo Limited secures $1.5 million through a share placement and debt conversion to back operational efficiency, AI platform investment, and potential acquisitions.

ASX Limited reported a 13.3% rise in operating revenue to $1.25 billion for FY26, with underlying net profit up 5.2%, despite a 3.5% dip in statutory profit due to significant one-off costs including a $20.5 million ASIC penalty. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 104.7 cents per share and appointed Anthony Attia as CEO.

Metallium Limited has demonstrated its Flash Joule Heating technology can process a broad range of critical metal feedstocks, from rare earth ores to industrial wastes, opening new commercial pathways beyond electronic waste.

Adslot Technologies has formalised a Deed of Company Arrangement following voluntary administration, aiming to satisfy non-related creditors while maintaining group control of its digital advertising platform.

Vection Technologies has locked in $1.2 million in non-repayable government funding to advance four distinct R&D projects spanning AI, Extended Reality, digital health, and inclusive technology.

Tabcorp Holdings has agreed to acquire BetMakers Technology Group for approximately $267 million, aiming to accelerate its wagering technology upgrade and expand its global B2B footprint. The deal targets $30 million in cost synergies by Year 2 and expects double-digit EPS accretion by Year 3.

Kinatico Limited reports a robust FY26 with SaaS revenue growth driving total revenue up 9.4% to $35.2 million and net profit after tax soaring 78.5% to $2.0 million, underpinned by its AI-native compliance platform.

Ava Risk Group has appointed Bryant Henson as CEO to spearhead its next growth phase, with a sharp focus on expanding its footprint in the United States and strengthening commercial execution worldwide.