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ANZ posted a 3Q26 cash profit of AUD 1.90 billion, modestly up on the half-year quarterly average despite a NZD125 million legal provision. The bank’s capital position strengthened, and strategic integration efforts progress on schedule.

Medallion Metals has appointed Macmahon Underground as the preferred contractor for its Ravensthorpe Gold Project underground mining, securing a $240 million, three-year deal that undercuts prior feasibility estimates by $20 million.

SEEK Limited delivered solid operational growth with record dividends in FY2026, yet posted a hefty net loss driven by a $284m impairment on its Chinese associate Zhaopin and a $201m loss from its Growth Fund.

Computershare Limited delivered a solid FY26 with revenue up 4.6% to $3.26 billion and net profit rising 1.9%. The company boosted its final dividend by 35% to AUD 65 cents, supported by strong fee revenue growth and effective interest rate hedging.

Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited reported steady FY26 results with $30.1 million revenue and a 25% EBITDA margin despite a slight revenue dip. The company is navigating network consolidation and operational resets while facing a $0.73 per share takeover offer from Crimson.

Helia Group’s half-year profit fell 25% to $100 million, hit by lower premiums and investment income. The insurer declared a combined 43 cents per share dividend and launched a $75 million share buy-back.

Southern Cross Media Group’s FY26 results reveal a 4.5% revenue drop amid a soft advertising market, but $30 million in merger synergies delivered a year early and digital revenue growth offer a silver lining.

SGH Ltd (ASX:SGH) reported a 1% rise in underlying EBIT to $1.55 billion for FY26, driven by margin gains at Boral and WesTrac, alongside a disciplined capital allocation strategy including a $500 million on-market buy-back.

Kip McGrath Education Centres narrowed its revenue by 4.3% to $30.1 million in FY26 while lifting profit after tax by 2.1%, driven by strategic franchise consolidation and operational efficiencies. The company also faced an unsolicited takeover bid post-reporting period.

Resmed delivered a strong FY2026 with 10% revenue growth to $5.7 billion, a 17% rise in non-GAAP EPS, and a 10% dividend hike. Strategic moves include selling MatrixCare and acquiring Noctrix Health.

Nick Scali Limited posted a 31% jump in net profit after tax to $75.7 million for FY26, driven by margin gains and UK sales recovery, and announced a fully franked final dividend of 39 cents per share.

Aerometrex expects FY26 EBITDA to more than double, driven by strong MetroMap subscription growth and record revenue, signalling a pivotal step in its SaaS transition.