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Takeover bids sent EQT Holdings sharply higher, while Ovanti collapsed after leaving the buy now, pay later market. Strong results from lenders and fund managers were offset by steep falls in several stocks.

Investors also weighed dividends, buy-backs, cost cuts and regulatory risks across a busy week of company news.

Ironbark Balanced Income Limited reported a 5.6% decline in net profit to $2.89 million for FY2026, while its investment portfolio delivered a solid 7.8% return, outperforming its benchmark and maintaining fully franked dividends.

AMP led the week after lifting its profit outlook, while IAM jumped on record turnover and L1 Group slid despite strong funds growth. Across the sector, investors rewarded cash returns, deal progress and fresh guidance, but they were less forgiving where outflows or one-off costs stayed in view.

Ironbark Balanced Income Limited (ASX:IBC) has initiated a fresh on-market buy-back targeting up to 10 million shares, representing roughly 10% of its issued capital, set to run from July 2026 through July 2027.

Big swings hit ASX financials this week as profit updates, takeover votes and cost cuts drove fast re-pricing. The winners paid (or promised) cash. The laggards spooked investors with losses, restructures or shaky earnings outlooks.

Ironbark Balanced Income Limited reported a solid half-year profit increase of 14.6%, driven by strong portfolio returns and a strategic shift to quarterly dividends. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 1.3 cents per share payable in March 2026.

Ironbark Capital reported an 8.4% portfolio return for FY25 and announced plans to rebrand and introduce quarterly dividends to address its persistent discount to net tangible assets.

Ironbark Capital Limited reported a 17.6% increase in net profit for FY2025, driven by higher investment income and realised gains, alongside a raised fully franked dividend and an extended share buy-back program.

Ironbark Capital Limited has announced an on-market buy-back of up to 10.46 million ordinary shares, commencing July 21, 2025, and running through to July 2026. This move signals a strategic capital management initiative without requiring shareholder approval.