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ASX has immediately suspended trading in CommBank’s PERLS XIII capital notes, CBAPJ, pending their redemption. The notes are expected to be removed from quotation once CBA announces the redemption and lodges the required cessation notice.

Solaris Australian Equity Income Plus reported A$727,000 of inaugural net profit after tax and a flat portfolio return that beat its benchmark by 1.01 percentage points. The listed investment company also disclosed three fully franked monthly dividends, although one note contains an apparent inconsistency in the amounts.

Atomos Limited (ASX:AMS) returned to profit in FY26 as revenue rose 22.5% and EBITDA swung positive, but the recovery remains financially fragile. The video technology group continues to carry negative net assets, used cash in operations and faces a possible covenant shortfall in the December half.

Pure Foods Tasmania has warned of a material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern after reporting an $8.6 million FY2026 loss, negative cash and a breach of its Commonwealth Bank covenant. The company expects its existing funding facilities to fall short from approximately February 2027, with further equity funding still uncommitted.

archTIS delivered a sharp step-up in revenue and recurring income after acquiring Spirion, but the stronger top line came with a $16 million loss and a formal warning over its ability to fund operations. The cybersecurity company now has until late October to extend or refinance a key lending facility.

Duxton Farms has warned of a material uncertainty around its ability to continue as a going concern after a merger-driven loss, sharply higher borrowings and heavy cash outflows. The agricultural group is relying on asset sales, cost reductions and fresh funding while it tries to shift from mature broadacre assets into longer-dated development projects.

Energy Action Limited (ASX:EAX) expanded its contracted forward revenue and cash pipeline in FY2026, but the growth was not yet visible in earnings. Revenue was broadly flat while net profit fell 78% and EBITDA declined 27%.

Michael Hill International has returned to profit growth and restored its dividend after a year of sharper execution, brand simplification and stronger cash generation. Record revenue and a 57% rise in comparable EBIT mark a meaningful recovery, although the reset remains unfinished.

Argo Investments delivered an 8.7% portfolio return and record fully franked dividends in FY2026, while flagging a shift to quarterly distributions from January. The listed investment company intends to pay 40 cents per share across its first four quarterly dividends, subject to Board declarations.

Commonwealth Bank has declared a fully franked AUD 0.4983 distribution for CBAPJ, payable on 20 October 2026, the scheduled redemption date for PERLS XIII. The payment remains subject to CBA’s discretion under the security terms.

Australian United Investment Company’s profit surged after its merger with Diversified United Investment, but the headline result was dominated by a one-off acquisition gain. Underlying profit rose 19.9%, while AUI expanded its portfolio to about A$3.1 billion and declared fully franked dividends totalling 28 cents per share.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia updates its final dividend details for FY26, offering a fully franked AUD 2.70 per share payout with flexible currency payments and a full Dividend Reinvestment Plan.