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Oliver’s Real Food Limited posted a 96% improvement in EBIT for the June 2026 quarter despite an 11.5% revenue drop due to store closures. The company’s focus on operational efficiency and cost control drove EBITDA up 24%, while same-store sales edged higher by 1.09%.

SPC Global reported solid Q4 FY26 growth driven by domestic beverage sales and a 50.8% jump in international revenue, while a $100 million equity raise slashed net leverage and paved the way for improved cash flow in FY27.

The a2 Milk Company faced significant supply chain disruptions in its China infant formula segment during late FY26, causing a 14% sales decline in that category. Despite this, overall revenue rose 12% on FY25, supported by strong performances in other product lines and improved margins.

Synlait Milk has locked in a NZ$320 million refinancing package with a broad banking syndicate and replaced its $130 million shareholder loan, while shifting its financial year-end to December to match its major shareholder.

SunRice reported a 4% rise in net profit after tax for FY26 to $73.3 million, maintaining an 8% EBITDA margin despite a 2.5% revenue decline. The company declared a record fully franked dividend of 70 cents per share but expects FY27 profit to fall amid a smaller Australian rice crop.

The a2 Milk Company has announced a $300 million fully franked special dividend following regulatory clearance in China to rebrand infant formula products under its a2 label.

The a2 Milk Company has clinched final Chinese regulatory approval to rebrand infant formula products under its flagship a2™ label, completing a pivotal acquisition step. The company plans to launch these products later in 2026 and is poised to declare a $300 million special dividend.

Peak Processing has reported three consecutive months of positive EBITDA and raised its Q4 FY26 beverage production guidance to approximately 1.6 million units, surpassing earlier estimates.

Delegat Group has raised its full-year Operating Net Profit after Tax forecast to $60-62 million, up from $50-55 million, driven by stronger global sales, lower US tariffs, and favourable FX.

Hydralyte USA secures A$392,000 through a share placement, appoints two new non-executive directors, and implements significant cost reductions following CEO resignation as it targets cash-flow break-even and strategic expansion.

Synlait Milk is progressing a key refinancing of its senior bank facilities due June 2026 and plans to replace a $130 million shareholder loan with a two-year term facility. The company reports a preliminary $12 million net loss for the first four months of 2026 amid operational headwinds and asset sales.

Synlait Milk is on track to refinance its senior bank facilities by June 30, 2026, replacing a $130 million shareholder loan from Bright Dairy with a new two-year loan. The company reported a preliminary net loss of $12 million for the first four months of 2026, reflecting operational headwinds and the recent North Island asset sale.