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Ingenia Communities Group has secured unconditional contracts to sell six New South Wales communities, releasing $124 million in capital that will be deployed into higher-growth projects and debt reduction.

Collins Foods posted record FY26 revenue and underlying profit, exited Taco Bell to focus on KFC growth, and outlined ambitious expansion plans in Germany and Australia.

PeopleIN Limited reversed its earnings decline in FY26, driven by a 74.8% surge in its Engineering, Trades and Labour division amid Queensland’s booming infrastructure projects. The company’s sharper portfolio focus and strengthened balance sheet set the stage for further growth.

Joyce Corporation Ltd (ASX: JYC) posted a record FY26 profit of $10.8 million, up 32% on normalised NPAT, underpinned by strong growth in its KWB kitchen and wardrobe business and improved Bedshed franchise performance. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 17 cents, lifting the full-year payout to 30 cents per share.

HITIQ Limited posted a 21% drop in revenue to $1.59 million and reduced its net loss by 15% to $6.1 million for FY26, advancing commercialisation of its concussion management platform PROTEQT™ despite ongoing funding pressures and regulatory hurdles.

ASX Limited has updated its FY26 final dividend reinvestment plan (DRP) participation rate to 32.93%, increasing the total DRP size to $106.1 million, supported by continued underwriting from Barrenjoey Markets.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX:CLW) reported steady operating earnings growth and reinforced its long WALE portfolio quality for FY26, alongside a $2 billion debt refinancing and enhanced sustainability credentials.

Viva Leisure posted a 12.2% revenue increase to $237.1 million and a 144.5% jump in net profit after tax for FY2026, declaring its first fully franked dividend and launching Meridium Global as a standalone payments and technology business.

Bapcor has negotiated eased lender covenants for FY27, allowing higher leverage and lower fixed charge cover ratios to support its ongoing operational reset.

CDL Investments New Zealand reported a modest profit decline for the first half of 2026, reflecting ongoing residential market challenges, while securing a $20 million credit facility to support future development.

Scentre Group has announced an estimated distribution of AUD 0.09215 per stapled security for the half-year ending 30 June 2026, with a Dividend Reinvestment Plan available and currency election options for investors.

Centuria Office REIT swung to a $55.2 million profit in FY26, driven by solid leasing activity and a $1 billion debt refinancing that extended maturities and cut margins. The REIT maintained stable occupancy and delivered distributions in line with guidance, while setting a positive outlook for FY27.