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AGL Energy reported a 575% surge in statutory profit to $756 million for FY26, driven by strategic divestments and improved asset flexibility, while declaring a fully franked 50 cents dividend and progressing its energy transition with 12 GW of renewable capacity targeted by 2035.

Helia Group’s half-year profit fell 25% to $100 million, hit by lower premiums and investment income. The insurer declared a combined 43 cents per share dividend and launched a $75 million share buy-back.

Salt Listed Funds released its 2026 annual report highlighting governance changes, investment policy updates including Treasury Units and Carbon-Related Businesses, and a notable decline in the Carbon Fund’s unit price over the year.

Booster Investment Scheme 2's Private Land and Property Fund swung back to profit with NZD 1.3 million after tax for the year ended March 2026, despite net asset value slipping due to unit redemptions. The Fund’s investment portfolio remains concentrated in unlisted New Zealand agricultural and property assets, while its Manager faces unrelated FMA proceedings.

Almonty Industries has announced a $700 million convertible senior notes offering due 2031, aiming to refinance existing debt and fund corporate initiatives amid rising tungsten demand.

Xenitra Limited's OPAL Real World Asset tokenised sales ecosystem has generated over $500,000 in sales within its first month, onboarding more than 130 distributors and positioning the company as an early mover in blockchain-enabled FMCG sales in China.

The Hydration Pharmaceuticals Company Limited (ASX: HPC) temporarily halted trading to relodge its FY25 Annual Report, revealing a $2.86 million loss driven by US market rationalisation and ongoing cost-cutting.

Celsius Resources has revealed it was not informed before Maharlika Investment Corporation assigned its loan under the Omnibus Loan and Security Agreement with Makilala Mining to an Indian firm, prompting legal and financial review.

Imricor Medical Systems updates its SEC Form 10 with minor SEC-driven revisions as it pushes forward with FDA clearances and clinical trials, reporting a $25.3 million net loss in 2025 amid early-stage commercialisation.

OM Holdings faced a challenging ferroalloy market in FY2025 but maintained production resilience, secured refinancing, and rationalised its portfolio through key asset sales, while advancing sustainability initiatives.

L1 Group has raised $950 million in the IPO of its L1 Gold Fund Limited, set to begin trading on the ASX on 24 April 2026. The fund targets gold and precious metals investments with significant founder and company backing.

Airtasker has secured a $5 million media partnership with Nine Entertainment, aiming to accelerate its brand growth across Australia’s leading media platforms. This strategic move comes as Airtasker rides strong marketplace momentum and positions itself for the evolving AI-driven labour market.