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ASX Limited has updated its FY26 final dividend reinvestment plan (DRP) participation rate to 32.93%, increasing the total DRP size to $106.1 million, supported by continued underwriting from Barrenjoey Markets.

Raiz Invest posted a 21% revenue jump and a 93% surge in underlying EBITDA for FY26, marking a return to profitability amid a CEO transition and a strategic shift towards a broader wealth platform.

Stakk is on the cusp of completing its US$63 million acquisition of ParaScript, having secured shareholder approval and completed a A$27 million placement. The combined entity is poised to meet or exceed FY2027 revenue and EBITDA targets, reinforcing its digital trust platform strategy.

COG Financial Services lifted revenue 10% to $403.4 million and net profit after tax attributable to members by 29% to $24.24 million for FY26, driven by a 51% jump in its Salary Packaging segment including the Easifleet acquisition. The company declared a fully franked 7.0 cents per share dividend, suspending its dividend reinvestment plan.

Centrepoint Alliance reported a 24% jump in net profit to $6.4 million for FY26, underpinned by a 16% rise in EBITDA and advances in artificial intelligence initiatives. The company declared a steady fully franked dividend of 1.75 cents per share and expanded its salaried advice business through acquisitions.

Austin Engineering's FY26 results reveal a 12.7% revenue drop and a 53.7% EBITDA decline, driven by operational setbacks in the Americas and a loss-making Chile contract. Improved cash flow and safety metrics offer a silver lining as the company embarks on a reset for FY27.

The Australian Wealth Advisors Group (ASX:WAG) reported a modest 0.7% rise in profit before tax to $937,632 for FY2026, driven by growth in funds under management and strategic Equity Partnership Scheme investments, alongside a key divestment and board appointment.

WT Financial Group (ASX: WTL) delivered its sixth consecutive year of growth in FY2026, with net profit before tax up 19% to $6.55 million and a fully franked final dividend declared at 0.75 cents per share. The company also completed a strategic disposal of its B2C subsidiaries, advancing its Hubco investment model.

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.

EQT Holdings has received a non-binding takeover proposal from BGH Capital valuing the company at $24.75 per share, subject to due diligence and regulatory approvals.

Credit Corp has agreed to acquire HSBC Bank Australia's credit card run-off portfolio for about A$150 million, prompting a 10% uplift in FY27 NPAT guidance.

Suncorp Group has updated its dividend details for the half-year ending June 2026, declaring a fully franked total dividend of 62 cents per share payable in Australian or New Zealand dollars with a reinvestment plan available.