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Skellerup Holdings delivered a tenth consecutive year of EBIT growth with a 14% rise to NZD 89.3 million and expanded its climate initiatives, reporting a 24% jump in net profit to NZD 67.7 million.

Skellerup has raised its FY26 net profit after tax forecast to $64-$65 million, driven by robust demand in the US and New Zealand markets, improved supply chain conditions, and favourable currency and tariff impacts.

Frasers Group has initiated an unconditional on-market takeover bid for Accent Group at $0.65 per share, aiming to increase its stake beyond 22.9% amid concerns over Accent’s recent financial performance and strategic direction.

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.

Super Retail Group reports a subdued second half in FY26 with 0.4% like-for-like sales growth, impacted by geopolitical tensions and inflation, while costs rise to $66 million due to accelerated projects.

KMD Brands has wrapped up a fully underwritten entitlement offer and placement, raising NZ$65.3 million to reduce net debt and shore up its balance sheet ahead of executing its growth plans.

KMD Brands has successfully completed a $44.2 million institutional equity raise as part of a larger $58.5 million entitlement offer, setting the stage for its retail offer opening next week.

KMD Brands has requested a voluntary suspension of its shares on both the NZX and ASX as it finalises a capital raise, refinancing, and its half-year financial results. The suspension aims to maintain market order while key details remain under negotiation.

KMD Brands Limited has announced plans for a capital raise via placement and AREO, coinciding with its upcoming half-year financial results. The company has requested a trading halt as it finalises the terms.

First Graphene Limited reported a strong 53% revenue increase driven by new industrial applications, yet posted a $3.35 million net loss influenced by non-cash finance costs. The company’s recent $3.5 million capital raise positions it to focus on commercial expansion without further funding.

Vicinity Centres reports a robust FY26 interim profit of $805.6 million, driven by strong leasing and portfolio premiumisation, including the strategic acquisition of Uptown in Brisbane.

First Graphene Limited has reported a landmark quarter with a 156% surge in customer cash receipts and a major industrial-scale production of graphene-enhanced cement, signalling a pivotal step in commercialising graphene across multiple sectors.