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Sports Entertainment Group (ASX:SEG) has secured A$14.6 million in an oversubscribed placement at A$0.28 per share to back its transformative acquisition of New Zealand’s MediaWorks. The deal creates a trans-Tasman media powerhouse with combined pro forma FY26 revenue of A$284 million and EBITDA of A$36.1 million.

ResMed Inc. posted a 10% rise in fiscal 2026 revenue to $5.65 billion, bolstered by the acquisition of Noctrix Health and an agreement to sell its MatrixCare business. The company continues to invest in AI-powered digital health solutions amid ongoing patent litigation and a shifting regulatory landscape.

QBE Insurance Group posted a modest 1% increase in net profit to US$1.03 billion for the first half of 2026, underpinned by steady premium growth and disciplined underwriting.

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.

FINEOS Corporation Holdings PLC reported a robust half with 7.9% total revenue growth, a 32% jump in EBITDA, and a return to net profit driven by subscription sales and operational efficiencies.

Amcor’s FY 2026 results highlight a dramatic boost from the Berry acquisition, with net sales soaring 57% to $23.5 billion and adjusted EBITDA up 68%. The company also raised its quarterly dividend and outlined a transition to a December year-end.

Klevo Rewards extended its financial services footprint with two acquisitions and proposed a 10:1 share consolidation, while Fly Wallet posted $19 million revenue from an early-stage stablecoin trial in July 2026.

Bravura Solutions posted a 49% rise in net profit after tax for FY26 despite a near 10% decline in revenue, supported by strong margin improvements and underlying profit growth. The company declared a 15 cent final dividend, secured a $100 million debt facility, and announced a $50 million share buyback.

News Corp posted a 7% revenue increase to $9.028 billion in fiscal 2026, driven by gains across its key segments, while net income attributable to stockholders fell 51% due to absence of prior discontinued operations income.

Charter Hall Retail REIT's FY26 statutory profit soared 78% to $389.4 million, driven by a $305 million portfolio valuation uplift and a strategic pivot to convenience net lease retail assets. Distributions rose 3.3% amid a debt refinancing that lowered margins and extended maturities.

AoFrio’s revenue fell 21.5% in 1H26, dragged down by a 50.5% plunge in motor sales due to US tariffs, while IoT revenue grew modestly. The company launched new cellular and software platforms, raised NZD 8.9 million, and is expanding into Food Retail, but full-year revenue growth now looks unlikely.

Vista Group International posted a 12% revenue increase in 1H26, driven by cloud adoption and marquee client wins, prompting an upgrade to its full-year revenue forecast.