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Suncorp Group has updated its dividend details for the half-year ending June 2026, declaring a fully franked total dividend of 62 cents per share payable in Australian or New Zealand dollars with a reinvestment plan available.

Harmoney Corp Limited posted record profits for FY26, driven by strong loan growth, improved margins, and automation gains, while setting ambitious FY27 profit guidance.

Excite Technology Services (ASX: EXT) has secured $3.122 million in sales over June and July 2026, bolstered by government contracts and private sector recurring revenue. The company is also tapping into a growing AI cybersecurity market with a pipeline exceeding $200,000.

Connexion Mobility Ltd reported a 10% revenue increase to US$12.3 million for FY26, driven by its software platform expansion and the acquisition of Hallam Road Automotive. Profit after tax dipped slightly by 1%, while the company continued aggressive share buybacks to enhance shareholder value.

Ovanti Limited has announced a complete global exit from the Buy Now Pay Later sector, ceasing all BNPL activities and shifting its focus to its established iSentric business in Southeast Asia, alongside significant cost reductions and imminent legal action against its former US BNPL CEO.

Perpetual Equity Investment Company (ASX: PIC) posted a 44.4% drop in net profit to $12.1 million for FY26, yet held its fully franked dividend steady at 8.0 cents per share and announced a shift to monthly dividend payments starting December 2026.

Finder Energy’s KTJ offshore development in Timor-Leste has achieved a key milestone with an independent classification of 22.2 million barrels of 2P reserves, underpinning its push toward a Final Investment Decision.

Dimerix has received a US$10 million upfront payment from Everest Medicines under a regional licensing deal for DMX-200 targeting FSGS in Greater China, South Korea and Southeast Asia. This deal marks Dimerix’s fifth commercial partnership for DMX-200, collectively worth up to A$1.9 billion in milestones and royalties.

Eureka Group Holdings (ASX: EGH) posted a 29% rise in underlying EBITDA for FY26, driven by rapid growth in its all-age rental segment and disciplined capital deployment, while statutory profit dipped due to one-off costs and tax adjustments.

Codan Limited posted a robust FY26 with revenue up 30% to $875 million and net profit soaring 69% to $175 million, underpinned by strong demand in communications and metal detection segments. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 29 cents, lifting the full-year payout by 70%.

Universal Store Holdings (ASX:UNI) posted a 12.9% revenue increase to $376.1 million in FY26, driven by strong like-for-like sales and store expansion. Underlying EBIT climbed 17.2% despite a $23.8 million impairment on CTC assets, while net profit after tax fell 21.6%. CEO Alice Barbery will retire in October, succeeded by George Do.

Ridley Corporation’s FY26 results reveal a dramatic revenue surge fueled by its Incitec Pivot Fertilisers acquisition, alongside a significant profit drop due to a $31.8 million impairment on NovaqPro® and acquisition costs. The company declares a higher fully franked dividend, signaling confidence despite challenges.