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SkyCity has appointed UBS and Chapman Tripp to run a structured process exploring potential transactions and other ways to lift shareholder value, while continuing talks with two parties whose earlier approaches were rejected. The casino operator also expects major asset sale proceeds and says cost savings are tracking ahead of plan.

GDI Property Group (ASX:GDI) lifted FY26 Funds From Operations by 25% to $44.5 million while reducing gearing to 33% and maintaining its 5.00 cents per security distribution. The annual report also sets out a buyback of up to 5% of stapled securities, but says completing the programme may depend on further asset sales.

Abacus Group will sell its entire 19.60% interest in Storage King Group for $284.8 million, using the proceeds to repay debt and reduce gearing to about 30%. The transaction simplifies the group’s structure, but part of the sale still requires securityholder approval.

United Overseas Australia Ltd (ASX:UOS) reported a 10.3% rise in half-year revenue to $124.65 million for the period ended 30 June 2026, while net profit after tax fell 7.7% to $41.17 million. The company announced a combined interim and special dividend totaling 2.0 cents per share.

Kyron Capital Group (ASX: KYN) reported a $51.9 million net loss for FY26, completing a $125 million recapitalisation to stabilise its balance sheet and reduce gearing. The Group's assets under management shrank to $1.8 billion following strategic divestments and mandate exits.

UOA Development Bhd reported a 70% rise in quarterly revenue to RM221.2 million and a modest profit increase to RM95.6 million, driven by ongoing projects and robust new property sales.

BlackWall Limited posted a $2.4 million statutory loss for FY2026, driven by operating setbacks and unrealised asset write-downs. The company suspends dividends after exhausting franking credits and proposes a share buy-back offering WOT securities in lieu of cash.

Winton Land reported a 120% rise in net profit to $22.7 million in FY26, driven by increased residential settlements and full-year trading at its hospitality venues, despite economic headwinds and leadership changes.

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX: QRI) posted a 6% rise in operating profit to $70.9 million for FY26, driven by portfolio growth and rising interest rates. The Trust raised $34.6 million via an entitlement offer to expand its mortgage-backed loan portfolio, maintaining stable distributions despite a modest unit price discount to NAV.

BWP Property Group posted a 54% jump in statutory net profit for FY26, driven by management internalisation, lease resets with Bunnings, and strategic acquisitions. Distributions rose 4.1%, with Moody’s upgrading the credit rating to A3 stable.

Dexus has agreed to sell its half stake in 480 Queen Street, Brisbane, for $700 million, freeing capital to support higher-return projects and reduce gearing by about one percentage point.

NOVONIX has hit a critical milestone by delivering a synthetic graphite anode sample to Panasonic, supporting a planned production start in late 2027. The company secured A$21.66 million in fresh capital to fund production readiness, while navigating an evolving US trade and policy landscape aimed at boosting domestic battery materials.