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Rio Tinto delivered a robust first half in 2026 with a 28% jump in underlying EBITDA to $14.8 billion, powered by copper ramp-up at Oyu Tolgoi, lithium expansion, and operational gains. The miner also lifted its interim dividend by 43% amid disciplined capital investment and steady iron ore output.

CDC’s independent valuation jumped 23.6% to a mid-point of A$18.5 billion, propelled by contracted capacity exceeding 1GW and a major pipeline expansion to 3.9GW. Infratil’s nearly 50% stake now values at over A$9.2 billion.

Ampol has finalized its $1.165 billion acquisition of EG Australia, adding around 480 sites and 4,200 employees to its retail footprint. The deal is expected to deliver $65-80 million in synergies and boost earnings per share.

Infratil Limited has issued nearly 2.8 million new ordinary shares under its Dividend Reinvestment Plan at an issue price of NZD 14.70 each, expanding its capital base without altering shareholder rank.

Resimac Group has completed its third bond issuance of 2026, raising A$1 billion through a prime residential mortgage-backed securities deal priced at a premium over BBSW. The transaction attracted robust domestic and offshore real money investor participation across multiple tranches.

General Capital Limited posted record revenue growth of 18% to $26.76 million for FY26, driven by a 63% jump in loan receivables and a 34% rise in term deposits. The group declared a final dividend, reflecting confidence amid economic uncertainty and a positive credit rating upgrade for its finance subsidiary.

Fletcher Building expects FY26 EBIT of $375m-$380m, bolstered by $40m in property sale gains, while executing significant divestments to reduce net debt. The company will withdraw its Moody’s credit rating as it targets a simpler capital structure.

Blue Star Helium has secured a three-month helium offtake agreement with a major US industrial gases player, establishing a cash flow foundation as it advances longer-term contracts and CO2 commercialisation.

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.

Lendlease is advancing its capital recycling strategy by selling the development rights to its Milano Santa Giulia North project in Milan for approximately $250 million, anticipating a significant operating loss in FY26.

Infratil posted an 11% rise in operational EBITDAF to NZ$989 million in FY26, fuelled by a record 555MW CDC data centre contract and a 170% EBITDAF jump at Longroad Energy. The company refined its portfolio with over NZ$600 million in divestments and secured a BBB+ credit rating, underpinning a strong FY27 outlook.

General Capital Limited reported an 18% increase in revenue to $26.8 million for the year ended March 2026, while net profit after tax held steady at $2.7 million amid economic uncertainty and a goodwill impairment. The company declared a fully imputed final dividend, signalling confidence despite regulatory challenges.