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Motio Ltd (ASX:MXO) reported a solid FY26 with revenue rising to $9.2 million, a 31% jump in cash EBITDA to $2.5 million, and a net profit before tax of $1.7 million. The company enters FY27 debt free and with forward revenue up 28%, signalling operational leverage and growth potential.

oOh!media reported a 1.4% revenue increase to $340.9 million in 1H26 but saw adjusted underlying EBITDA fall 22.5% due to rising fixed rents and soft billboard demand. The company declared a 2 cent interim dividend and agreed to a $1.68 per share takeover scheme with I Squared Capital.

Motio Limited delivered a robust FY26 with profit before tax rising to $1.622 million, underpinned by record revenue months and a strengthened balance sheet following a capital raise.

Southern Cross Media Group’s FY26 results reveal a 4.5% revenue drop amid a soft advertising market, but $30 million in merger synergies delivered a year early and digital revenue growth offer a silver lining.

News Corp’s FY26 revenue rose 7% to $9.03 billion, driven by Digital Real Estate Services and Dow Jones, while net income from continuing operations increased 15% to $743 million.

News Corp posted a 7% revenue increase to $9.028 billion in fiscal 2026, driven by gains across its key segments, while net income attributable to stockholders fell 51% due to absence of prior discontinued operations income.

NZME has agreed to acquire Stuff’s Petone print plant equipment, aiming to cut operating costs and right size its production capacity. The move involves up to $15 million in investment with expected annual savings of around $7 million once operational.

Vinyl Group has expanded its media footprint through key acquisitions, boosting national audience reach and setting a clear path to profitability in FY27 with AI-driven Adaptive Media strategies.

oOh!media is progressing negotiations with three private equity groups offering between $1.60 and $1.65 per share for a potential change of control. The process remains uncertain with binding deals yet to be secured.

ARN Media is selling its Hong Kong out-of-home advertising business, Cody HK, to DFI Retail Group for HK$30.2 million, marking a strategic exit from non-core assets to sharpen focus on Australian operations.

Vinyl Group has completed its acquisition of Time Out Australia, securing exclusive rights to the brand and expanding its media reach across digital and events platforms.

ARN Media has resolved its Federal Court dispute with Kyle Sandilands through a $12.09 million settlement, ending a high-profile legal battle while maintaining a revenue share from Sandilands' new media venture.