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BauMart Holdings returned to profit in FY2026 as revenue surged, but the result came alongside negative operating cash flow, net liabilities and an auditor-flagged material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern. A post-year-end $244,463 placement provides near-term funding, while receivables collection remains critical.

Wesfarmers Limited has updated its final dividend details for FY2026, declaring a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 1.20 per share payable on 7 October 2026. Shareholders can elect to receive payments in Australian, New Zealand, or British currencies, with a fully available Dividend Reinvestment Plan restricted to Australian and New Zealand addresses.

SGH Ltd (ASX:SGH) reported a 1% rise in underlying EBIT to $1.55 billion for FY26, driven by margin gains at Boral and WesTrac, alongside a disciplined capital allocation strategy including a $500 million on-market buy-back.

SGH Ltd’s Investor Day showcased its diversified portfolio strength, with key insights into operational performance and strategic priorities across WesTrac, Boral, Coates, and its significant energy and media holdings.

Wesfarmers Limited has updated its dividend announcement for the half-year ending December 2025, confirming a fully franked dividend of AUD 1.02 per share payable on 31 March 2026, alongside detailed Dividend Reinvestment Plan terms.

Steamships Trading Company Limited reported a robust 46% rise in net profit for 2025, driven by strategic investments and operational improvements, while proposing a higher dividend despite ongoing ERP upgrade expenses.

Wesfarmers has updated its dividend details, confirming a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 1.02 per share for the half-year ending December 2025, with payment scheduled for March 31, 2026. Shareholders can choose to receive payments in AUD, NZD, or GBP, reflecting the company’s international shareholder base.

SGH Ltd reported a stable half-year EBIT of $844 million alongside a robust 32% increase in operating cash flow, driven by solid performances at Boral and WesTrac. The company reaffirmed its FY26 guidance amid ongoing operational momentum and strategic initiatives.

SGH Ltd reported a solid half-year profit of $472.6 million, declaring a fully franked 32 cent dividend, while completing a major media merger that reshapes its investment portfolio.

Wesfarmers Limited announces a fully franked special dividend of AUD 0.40 per share alongside a $1.10 capital return, both payable on December 4, 2025. Eligible shareholders can participate in the Dividend Investment Plan for the dividend component, marking a significant move in the company’s 2025 capital management strategy.

Wesfarmers has set the allocation price for shares issued under its Dividend Investment Plan for the special dividend at $81.0055, with just over 12% of shareholders opting in. Shares will be allocated on 4 December 2025.

Wesfarmers updates details on its 2025 special dividend, confirming a fully franked payout of 40 cents per share with multiple currency payment options. The dividend is part of a broader capital management initiative approved at the recent AGM.