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Acumentis delivered a 3.4% revenue increase to $58.1 million at its 2025 AGM, highlighting diversification and a positive outlook for FY26 amid easing inflation and expected rate cuts.

Credit Clear Limited has agreed to acquire UK debt collector ARC Europe for A$10.9 million, backed by a $20.75 million institutional placement led by Chair Paul Dwyer. The deal aims to accelerate growth by integrating Credit Clear’s digital platform into ARC’s established UK operations.

NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Company Limited has announced a 1.25 cents per share quarterly dividend for Q1 FY26, maintaining a strong yield and steady dividend growth since inception.

Pinnacle Investment Management has secured a strategic foothold in Japan’s private markets by acquiring up to 13% of Advantage Partners, complementing its strong FY25 growth and global expansion ambitions.

Freelancer Limited reported a steady third quarter with operational profitability and notable growth in AI-related projects and Loadshift revenues, despite a year-on-year dip in overall marketplace volume.

Beforepay Group has reported a record quarterly profit nearly doubling last year’s figure, driven by strong advances growth and strategic AI partnerships enhancing its lending platform.

SIV Capital Limited reported a $110,000 net cash outflow for Q1 FY26, maintaining a strong cash reserve of $8.07 million despite its securities suspension by ASX since December 2024.

MyState Limited’s merger with Auswide Bank has driven a 17% rise in underlying net profit to $41.3 million for FY25, alongside a strengthened capital position and a fully franked 11 cent dividend.

Findi Limited updates FY26 guidance with over A$100 million revenue forecast, announces acquisition of Sphere loyalty platform, and advances IPO plans on Bombay Stock Exchange.

Findi Limited has arranged a new A$30 million debt facility and agreed to acquire Sphere, enhancing its digital payments ecosystem ahead of a planned FY27 Indian IPO. Despite short-term challenges, the company projects strong revenue growth and operational momentum in FY26.

Praemium reported a robust start to FY2026 with total Funds Under Administration rising 13% to $67 billion, led by strong organic growth in its Spectrum platform. The company’s strategic focus on high-net-worth clients and platform consolidation continues to gain traction.

Raiz Invest Limited has reported record first-quarter FY26 results, hitting $2 billion in funds under management and expanding its customer base to over 335,000. The fintech firm also raised its earnings guidance, underpinned by new product launches and strategic partnerships.