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Transurban Finance reduced its FY26 loss before tax to $6 million while extending average debt maturity and securing new long-term funding. The financing arm also flagged $1.4 billion of refinancing due within the next year and said NSW toll reform remains subject to formal approvals.

Dexus has delivered a 37.0 cents per security distribution for FY26, matching guidance despite economic headwinds, while initiating a strategic review of infrastructure funds acquired in 2023 and forecasting lower earnings in FY27.

Genesis Energy posted a robust FY26 with Normalised EBITDAF up 11% to $522m, driven by margin growth and strategic investments in renewables and battery storage. A $400m equity raise bolstered its balance sheet as it accelerates New Zealand’s energy transition.

Woolworths Group posted solid full-year results for FY26, driven by strong Australian Food sales and complementary businesses, alongside a 15.6% increase in the fully franked final dividend.

Aurizon launches a $250 million on-market share buy-back starting September 2026, signalling confidence in its financial outlook and disciplined capital management following a strong FY2026 performance.

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure reported a 14.2% rise in net profit for H1 2026, underpinned by higher terminal charges and ongoing capital investment, while raising distribution guidance by 8.5%.

Liberty Financial Group delivered a 7.8% rise in net profit after tax to $143.8 million for FY26, underpinned by record loan originations and stable credit quality. The group declared a fully franked 15 cent special dividend payable in September 2026.

General Capital’s 2026 Annual Shareholders Meeting saw a notable board shake-up as investors declined to re-elect Brent Douglas King, while approving a near 10% hike in directors' remuneration.

Vicinity Centres delivered a robust FY26 with a $1.39 billion statutory net profit, strategic acquisitions in key growth corridors, and a strengthened premium retail portfolio.

Dexus (ASX: DXS) reported steady FY26 results with AFFO of 45.0 cents per security and distributions of 37.0 cents, while initiating a strategic review of infrastructure funds following an adverse APAC court judgment.

Cuscal Limited reported a 49% jump in statutory profit after tax to $42.7 million for FY26, driven by strategic acquisitions of Indue and Paymark that expanded its Australian and New Zealand footprint. The company declared a fully franked 7-cent final dividend and expects mid-twenties percentage growth in underlying profit and transaction volumes for FY27.

APA Infrastructure Limited (ASX:AP2) posted a 95% jump in profit after tax to $226 million for FY26, declared a hefty final dividend, and greenlit a $259 million investment in a Queensland solar farm and battery storage system.