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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.

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.

Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) plans a substantial $558.4 million post-tax non-cash charge on US assets as it takes decisive steps to right-size its supply chain. Despite this, FY26 earnings before material items beat expectations, with FY27 guidance maintained.

Tabcorp Holdings has agreed to acquire BetMakers Technology Group for approximately $267 million, aiming to accelerate its wagering technology upgrade and expand its global B2B footprint. The deal targets $30 million in cost synergies by Year 2 and expects double-digit EPS accretion by Year 3.

James Hardie Industries posted a 64% jump in Q1 FY27 net sales to $1.475 billion, powered by the AZEK acquisition and solid organic growth. The company exceeded EBITDA guidance and raised its full-year outlook, targeting robust sales and cash flow growth amid cautious housing market assumptions.

NZME has agreed to acquire Stuff’s Petone print plant equipment, aiming to cut operating costs and right size its production capacity. The move involves up to $15 million in investment with expected annual savings of around $7 million once operational.

Aura Consolidated Group delivers strong pro forma Q2 2026 results with 27% revenue growth and a 51% improvement in adjusted EBITDA following its acquisition of Qoria.

Block, Inc. delivered a robust Q2 2026 with 25% gross profit growth, driven by strong Cash App and Square performances, and raised its full-year guidance reflecting accelerating AI integration and hardware innovation.

Endeavour Group posted a 1.3% rise in FY26 sales to $12.2 billion but underlying profit slipped as it flagged $372 million in significant asset write-downs and restructuring costs.

Critica Limited has achieved a roughly 30% reduction in sulphuric acid consumption in the hydrometallurgical circuit of its Jupiter Rare Earth Project, confirmed by independent labs. This milestone complements earlier gains in concentrate grade and rare earth recovery, underpinning a lower-cost processing route ahead of the Q3 2026 scoping study.

Micro-X has named Brian Gonzales as its new CEO, initiating a strategic reset focused on medical CT technology. The company also secured $8 million in convertible note commitments to fund development and extend its financial runway through FY27.

Regis Healthcare is set to acquire Royal Freemasons Homes of Victoria’s home care business, adding around 480 clients and lifting its annual home care revenue to approximately $50 million. The deal, funded from existing cash, awaits regulatory approval and is expected to close in the second quarter of FY27.