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Executive summary

• Achieved strong growth in statutory and underlying results, with statutory revenue up 16% year-over-year to $165.9M and statutory EBITA up 39%.

• Underlying EBITA margin improved to 20.1%, and underlying NPAT attributable rose 27% to $13.9M.

• Completed 10 acquisitions, including Oracle Group, accelerating Wealth earnings and adviser footprint.

• Achieved highest final dividend in nine years, reflecting robust profit growth and strategic expansion in Wealth.

• AI and automation initiatives delivered $625K in new revenue and $200K+ in annual operating efficiencies.

Financial highlights

• Group revenue reached $165.9M, up 16% year-over-year, driven by acquisitions and organic growth.

• Statutory NPAT attributable increased 71% year-over-year to $15.2M; underlying NPATA attributable up 20% to $17.6M.

• Funds Under Advice (FUA) grew 14% to $43.0B; Funds Under Management (FUM) surged 66% to $6.5B.

• Final dividend of 3.0 cents per share, up 9%, with total FY2026 dividends at 5.0 cents per share, fully franked.

• Operating cash flow increased 41% to $31.1M, with underlying EBITDA cash conversion at 102%.

Outlook and guidance

• Strategic plan targets increased advice margin, FUM growth, and higher return on capital invested.

• Ambition to grow employed financial advisers, target financial planning revenues at 50% of Equity Partnership revenues, and reach $10B FUM.

• Positioned to capture growing demand for wealth advice due to scale, diversified solutions, and flexible operating model.

• Anticipates elevated demand for accounting and financial advice amid regulatory and budget changes.

• Focus on disciplined M&A, expanding CARE investment philosophy, and improving uptake of outsourcing and education products.