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Heartland Group Holdings Limited reported an underlying NPAT of NZD 46.9 million for FY2025, meeting guidance, while setting ambitious growth and efficiency targets for FY2026.

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare has issued strong first half FY26 guidance, forecasting significant revenue and profit growth while navigating new US tariffs. Meanwhile, director Pip Greenwood announces her retirement after eight years on the board.

Harmoney has delivered a robust FY25 performance, exceeding its upgraded profit guidance with strong loan book growth and improved efficiency. The fintech lender projects a remarkable 111% increase in cash NPAT for FY26, driven by its AI-powered Stellare 2.0 platform and strategic expansion plans.

Frontier Digital Ventures has uncovered apparent misappropriation of approximately USD 430,000 within its Colombian business, Fincaraiz, prompting an ongoing investigation and operational safeguards.

Perpetual Limited is set to record a significant $153.7 million non-cash impairment for FY25, largely driven by challenges in its J O Hambro boutique. This move underscores ongoing asset outflows but leaves liquidity intact.

RocketBoots Limited has secured a significant trial contract with one of Mexico's largest retail banks, marking a key step in its international expansion and potential revenue growth.

Vicinity Centres reported a robust FY25 with statutory net profit soaring to $1 billion, driven by strategic portfolio repositioning and strong leasing momentum. The company’s focus on premium retail assets and key developments underpin a cautiously optimistic outlook for FY26.

Ovanti Limited has secured a strategic three-year partnership with Shift4 Payments to launch its innovative Buy Now Pay Later services across over 100,000 US merchants, leveraging AI-driven credit models and stablecoin-backed funding.

Novomatic AG has launched an unconditional A$1.00 per share cash takeover offer for all remaining shares in Ainsworth Game Technology Limited, representing a 35% premium to pre-announcement prices. The offer runs alongside a previously announced scheme and comes with unanimous support from Ainsworth's Independent Board Committee.

COSOL Limited reported a robust 15% revenue increase in FY25, bolstered by organic growth and the strategic acquisition of Toustone, enhancing its AI capabilities. The company is poised for continued expansion with a focus on multi-year contracts and proprietary software solutions.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank reveals a substantial $539.5 million goodwill impairment and $9 million restructuring costs for FY25, while reassuring investors that cash earnings and capital remain intact.

Lynch Group Holdings Limited reported solid revenue growth and a sharp reduction in net loss for FY2025, while announcing a scheme of arrangement acquisition by Hasfarm Holdings Limited.