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Brambles Limited posted a 6% rise in sales revenue to US$7.04 billion for FY26, navigating US repair bottlenecks with decisive investments and reaffirming growth targets for FY27 and beyond.

Healius Limited posted a modest revenue increase and underlying loss improvement for FY26, overshadowed by a substantial non-cash goodwill impairment and ongoing sector pressures.

Fiducian Group posted solid underlying earnings growth in FY2026, boosted by a 7% rise in funds under management, advice and administration, while absorbing a one-off $7.95 million ASIC penalty that halved statutory profits.

Bell Financial Group surged to a $21.7 million half-year profit, more than doubling its net profit on stronger markets and the launch of its Bell Potter Private Wealth platform. The company also lifted its interim dividend by 67%, reflecting confidence in its diversified financial services model.

Sequoia Financial Group has scrapped its fully franked interim dividend for the half-year ended December 2025, citing ongoing Federal Court proceedings and related legal claims. The Board prioritises capital preservation and risk reduction as the company navigates complex litigation tied to its InterPrac subsidiary.

Almonty Industries has extended and expanded its tungsten offtake agreement with Global Tungsten & Powders, raising contracted volumes by 40% and expected annual revenue by US$30 million at current prices.

Sequoia Financial Group has postponed its dividend payment from late June to late August following ASIC's directive tied to ongoing Federal Court proceedings over the InterPrac sale.

Sequoia Financial Group has pushed back its interim dividend payment to 29 June 2026 due to unresolved court proceedings and negotiations over the sale of its InterPrac subsidiary. The Federal Court has set a tight timetable for filings on the Share Sale Agreement status, with a potential hearing in July.

Wide Open Agriculture has agreed with Curtin University to replace its tiered royalty structure with a single 3.5% flat royalty on net sales, streamlining financial planning and enhancing commercial scalability for its lupin protein technology.

Alice Queen Limited has clarified the allocation of funds from its $5.77 million rights issue, dedicating over half to Horn Island exploration, while confirming director Jianying Wang’s stake will remain substantial post-raise.

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.

Andromeda Metals has secured a $1.66 million cash refund from the Australian Government's R&D Tax Incentive program, reflecting $3.4 million of eligible expenditure tied to its Great White Project.