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Comms Group has $24.3 million in cash after selling its onPlatinum IT managed services division, but the size and tax structure of any shareholder distribution remain unresolved. The company is seeking an ATO ruling before its board decides how much surplus capital to return.

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.

Murray Cod Australia posted a $5.37 million FY2026 loss after the prior year’s $8.56 million profit, despite higher fish biomass and improved fourth-quarter performance. The company ended the year with $4.14 million in cash after raising capital, while operating cash outflow reached $26.57 million and a Westpac interest-cover covenant was breached and waived.

Carlton Investments increased FY2026 profit and fully franked dividends, but its investment portfolio underperformed sharply as its largest holding, EVT, fell 22.6% in value. The company’s total portfolio return was negative 3.2%, compared with a 6.1% gain for the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index.

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.

Eureka Group Holdings has secured $70.7 million from institutional investors to help fund its $123.8 million acquisition of six NSW communities. The remaining $9.5 million retail offer opens against a backdrop of upgraded FY27 earnings guidance, but also higher gearing and execution risk.

Mayfield Childcare’s HY26 results reveal a 6% revenue decline and deepening statutory loss, offset by operational improvements and strategic restructuring.

AMCIL posted a $6.9 million profit for FY2026 while its portfolio returned negative 10%, underperforming the ASX 200. The company cut dividends to 4.0 cents fully franked, reshuffled holdings, and welcomed Alison Gibson as new CEO.

BKI Investment Company has expanded its risk disclosure, outlining significant market, income, operational, and regulatory risks that could influence its financial outcomes and shareholder dividends.

Locality Planning Energy (ASX:LPE) reversed losses to post a $2.31 million statutory profit in FY2026, driven by strategic acquisitions, improved earnings, and a strengthened balance sheet.

Australian Foundation Investment Company (ASX:AFI) reported a $293.5 million profit for FY26, holding dividends steady despite portfolio returns lagging the market. Leadership transitioned as Alison Gibson took the helm following Mark Freeman’s retirement.

Comvita Limited has swung back to profitability in FY26, reporting $7.7 million net profit after a $40.5 million capital raise that brought Southeast Asian consumer giant F&N Ventures on board with a near 20% stake.