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Whitefield Industrials reported a 5.6% drop in net profit to $21.1 million for FY2026 but maintained its fully franked dividend at 10.5 cents per share, while its portfolio outperformed the ASX200 Industrials benchmark over one and three years.

Australian Strategic Materials Limited (ASM) shareholders are set to vote on a scheme of arrangement for Energy Fuels Inc. to acquire 100% of ASM shares and options, offering a significant premium and exposure to a vertically integrated rare earth supply chain.

Ariana Resources has monetised part of its Zenit holding for US$19.5 million cash, retaining a 9.9% stake and boosting its war chest to advance the Dokwe Gold Project feasibility study in Zimbabwe.

New Hope Corporation lifted quarterly coal production and sales, cut sustaining capital guidance, and issued $300 million in convertible notes to extend debt maturity to 2032.

Elders Limited lifted half-year revenue by 32% to $1.77 billion, with profit after tax rising 17% to $39.5 million, boosted by the Delta Agribusiness acquisition and improved seasonal conditions. The company declared an 18-cent fully franked interim dividend and advanced its new divisional model and systems modernisation.

ALS Limited reported a 25.8% jump in underlying net profit after tax to AUD 381.2 million for FY26, driven by strong commodity testing demand and margin expansion. The company raised its dividend and advanced major hub lab projects while navigating a post-year-end cyber incident.

Brambles has trimmed its FY26 profit outlook due to US pallet repair capacity issues, impacting earnings by about US$60 million. The company is investing in quality improvements and expanding repair capacity, while announcing a new US$400 million share buy-back reflecting confidence in its cash flow.

Gentrack Group delivered steady revenue with a 12% rise in recurring income but saw EBITDA fall due to project delays and investment. The company announced two acquisitions to bolster AI and energy pricing capabilities alongside a $20 million share buyback plan.

Kiwi Property Group reported FY26 results showing 4.3% rental income growth, a stronger balance sheet with gearing down to 37.4%, and a dividend increase, while progressing key asset sales and development projects.

ANZ is executing a $248 million on-market share buyback via UBS to neutralise shares issued under its Dividend Reinvestment Plan for the 2026 interim dividend, with a 12-day pricing period ending 1 June 2026.

Australian Dairy Nutritionals has closed the gap on its recent Entitlement Offer by placing 25 million shortfall shares, raising an additional $0.7 million and bringing total proceeds to $1.2 million.

The ACCC has given the green light for Zurich’s acquisition of ClearView, clearing a major regulatory hurdle. With board and Crescent Capital Partners backing the deal, the transaction edges closer to completion, pending further approvals.