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nib Group reported a 6.2% revenue increase to $3.8 billion and a 9.1% rise in underlying operating profit to $260.9 million for FY26, despite a 5.9% net profit dip. The company achieved maiden profitability in Health Services and declared a fully franked 21c dividend including a 5c special, supported by ongoing Travel insurance divestments.

Mitchell Services (ASX:MSV) posted a strong FY26 with revenue up 5% to A$207.4 million and EBITDA surging 67% to A$42.8 million. The company returned to a net cash position of A$3.5 million and declared a fully franked 2 cent dividend, reflecting robust operational execution and a strategic pivot towards gold.

Liberty Financial Group delivered a 7.8% rise in net profit after tax to $143.8 million for FY26, underpinned by record loan originations and stable credit quality. The group declared a fully franked 15 cent special dividend payable in September 2026.

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.

Perenti Limited (ASX:PRN) has announced an on-market buy-back of up to 84.5 million ordinary shares, set to run from late August 2026 through July 2027. The move aims to manage capital structure without shareholder approval, leveraging Canaccord Genuity as broker.

Property for Industry Limited (NZX: PFI) reported a resilient FY26, delivering a 14% rise in adjusted funds from operations per share and a 10.5% dividend increase, backed by strong portfolio occupancy and progress in green developments.

Chorus reported solid FY26 results with revenue growth driven by fibre expansion and disciplined cost management, while accelerating copper network retirement and launching new digital infrastructure services.