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Despite sweeping changes to Capital Gains Tax announced in the 2026/27 Federal Budget, Acrux Limited’s status as a Pooled Development Fund ensures its shareholders remain shielded from these new tax rules.

Sanford Limited delivered record half-year earnings despite a 5.5% revenue dip, driven by robust salmon and wildcatch segments, while mussel farming faced headwinds. The company cut net debt by NZ$63 million and declared a steady 5.0 cps dividend.

WCM Global Growth Limited has raised its fully franked quarterly dividend to 2.21 cents per share for Q3 FY2026, signaling a progressive dividend policy with planned increases through to March 2027, backed by strong long-term portfolio performance.

Sequoia Financial Group has pushed back its interim dividend payment to 3 June 2026, citing ongoing Federal Court proceedings triggered by ASIC over the contested sale of its InterPrac subsidiary.

Accent Group has laid out an ambitious Vision 2030 strategy aiming for $1.9 billion in sales and a 9%+ EBIT margin. Central to this plan is the expansion of Sports Direct stores and a focus on operational efficiencies and brand evolution.

Aristocrat Leisure delivered a strong half-year profit surge with 16% growth in normalised NPATA on a constant currency basis, driven by market share gains and strategic investments, while declaring a 50c interim dividend.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a steady cash profit of around $2.7 billion in 3Q26, balancing disciplined lending growth and cautious provisioning amid geopolitical and economic uncertainties.

Kingfish Limited’s portfolio edged higher in April, buoyed by strong performances from Mercury and Infratil, while a2 Milk and Summerset weighed on returns amid operational and economic headwinds.

Radius Residential Care delivered a standout FY26 with profit before tax surging 37% to $14.3 million, a 50% hike in its final dividend, and growth fueled by acquisitions and new developments.

National Australia Bank has updated its dividend details for the half-year ending March 2026, maintaining an 85 cent fully franked payout and expanding currency payment options to include AUD, GBP, NZD, and USD.

SHAPE Australia forecasts FY26 revenue up nearly 23% and NPAT soaring 47%, driven by sector diversification and modular expansion.

EDU Holdings delivered a transformational FY25 with nearly doubled revenue and a debt-free balance sheet, driven by strong growth in its higher education arm Ikon. The company started FY26 on a solid footing despite regulatory headwinds.