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ANZ Bank New Zealand has lodged an appeal against a High Court summary judgment in a class action related to consumer credit laws, prolonging legal uncertainty for the lender.

Dicker Data has outperformed its FY25 guidance, delivering a 14.9% jump in gross revenue to $3.876 billion, fuelled by AI deals and infrastructure refreshes. The company’s FY26 outlook anticipates continued momentum in AI and data centre projects despite pricing pressures.

Knosys has locked in a two-year, $3.8 million contract extension with ANZ, with full payment received upfront. This deal underpins Knosys’s role in ANZ’s AI integration efforts and strengthens the company’s cash position.

EROAD reported flat group revenue of NZD 195.2 million for FY26, driven by strong Australian growth and steady New Zealand performance, offset by a North American decline and a hefty goodwill impairment.

ANZ is executing a $248 million on-market share buyback via UBS to neutralise shares issued under its Dividend Reinvestment Plan for the 2026 interim dividend, with a 12-day pricing period ending 1 June 2026.

Gratifii Limited has secured $10 million in new capital to acquire Simplicity Loyalty and invest strategically in Marketplacer, aiming to broaden its loyalty and rewards platform across Australia and New Zealand.

Accent Group has laid out an ambitious Vision 2030 strategy aiming for $1.9 billion in sales and a 9%+ EBIT margin. Central to this plan is the expansion of Sports Direct stores and a focus on operational efficiencies and brand evolution.

Aristocrat Leisure delivered a strong half-year profit surge with 16% growth in normalised NPATA on a constant currency basis, driven by market share gains and strategic investments, while declaring a 50c interim dividend.

BCAL Diagnostics appoints Anne-Louise Arnett as CEO effective June 2026, aiming to accelerate its commercial rollout and international market entry of early cancer detection tests.

Zip Co’s April update highlights robust US and ANZ market expansion, with total transaction volume surging and credit losses forecast below 1.75%. The company reconfirms FY26 guidance, underpinned by AI-driven underwriting and new subscription offerings.

ANZ Group Holdings Limited posted a 14% rise in cash profit for 1H26 to AUD 3.78 billion, driven by cost reductions and steady revenue, while declaring an 83-cent interim dividend with 75% franking.

RocketBoots has secured a significant A$3.3 million activation contract with a tier-one multinational retailer and reported over 50% growth in its early sales pipeline, supported by a strong cash position of A$5 million.