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OMG Group smashed its July sales record with net sales soaring to approximately $738,000, a 120% jump on last year, reversing typical seasonal declines and boosted by a refreshed Blue Dinosaur brand.

Michael Hill International reported a 2% rise in group sales and a comparable EBIT increase of up to 57% for FY26, driven by strong performances in Canada and Australia alongside disciplined cost management.

Swoop Holdings reported a strong quarter with cash reserves rising above $8.8 million and a 4% increase in customer numbers, supported by a new wholesale deal with TPG Telecom and pending proceeds from the Melbourne Fibre project sale.

Lark Distilling Co. reported a 44% jump in net sales to $5 million in Q4 FY26, driven by a booming Global Travel Retail channel and a solid $14.3 million cash reserve. The company’s new Signature Whisky Range supports growth despite flat domestic direct sales.

TPG Telecom’s 2026 Investor Day reaffirmed FY26 EBITDA guidance and outlined a medium-term plan focused on mobile revenue growth, digital transformation, and cost efficiency, supported by a robust balance sheet ahead of spectrum licence renewals.

Flight Centre Travel Group showcased robust growth and strategic innovation at its 2026 Investor Day, navigating geopolitical challenges with AI-driven efficiency and portfolio reshaping.

Brisbane Broncos capped a landmark 2025 season with both NRL and NRLW premiership victories, driving a 20.5% revenue surge and a 36% profit increase. The club rewarded shareholders with increased dividends amid record crowds and expanded community programs.

Treasury Wine Estates is reshaping its global operations into four regional divisions to sharpen market execution and efficiency. The company reports improved third-quarter sales in China and the US, bolstered by luxury brand Penfolds, while securing $300 million in new debt to strengthen liquidity beyond $1 billion by fiscal 2026 end.

Michael Hill International’s 2026 Investor Day highlights sustained sales growth, a streamlined brand portfolio, and a disciplined return to dividends, underpinned by AI-driven retailing and a reset of the Bevilles brand.

Elanor Investors Group has completed documentation for a $125 million balance sheet recapitalisation with Rockworth Capital Partners, preparing to release HY26 financial results and advance leadership renewal and rebranding initiatives.

OMG Group has appointed Food & Dairy Co as the first official distributor of its new matcha brands, opening access to over 2,000 cafes and restaurants in NSW and Queensland. This move marks a key step in OMG’s strategy to expand its health-focused beverage portfolio.

OMG Group has launched two new matcha brands targeting both premium and mass-market consumers, supported by a five-year exclusive supply agreement for ceremonial-grade Japanese matcha. This move positions OMG to capitalise on the booming global matcha market through a vertically integrated strategy.