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Executive summary

• Achieved strong revenue and earnings growth for FY2026, with all operating segments contributing and record Funds Under Management.

• Completed 10 acquisitions, including Oracle, expanding adviser footprint and Wealth Management exposure.

• Oracle acquisition completed in July 2026, not included in FY 2026 results, but expected to drive future growth and integration synergies.

• Continued focus on technology, AI, and automation to enhance productivity, client experience, and deliver new revenue and efficiencies.

• Board declared a final dividend of AUD 0.03 per share, the highest in nine years, with total FY2026 dividend at AUD 0.05 per share, fully franked.

Financial highlights

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

• Underlying EBITA rose 20.5% to AUD 33.4 million; statutory EBITA up 39% to AUD 34.5 million.

• Underlying NPAT attributable up 27% to AUD 13.9 million; statutory NPAT attributable up 71% to AUD 15.2 million.

• Funds Under Advice grew 14% to AUD 43.0 billion; Funds Under Management surged 66% to AUD 6.5 billion.

• Net operating cash flow increased 41% to AUD 31.1 million; EBITDA cash conversion at 102%.

Outlook and guidance

• Focus remains on expanding advice capability, growing investment solutions, and building scale through equity partnerships.

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

• Oracle acquisition expected to further improve EBITDA margins and accelerate shift to higher-growth wealth revenues.

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

• No formal guidance provided, but Oracle's AUD 9.1 million EBITA seen as a baseline for future contribution.