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Light & Wonder, Inc. reported robust full-year 2025 financial results, highlighted by record revenues, strong cash flow growth, and a major litigation settlement. The company also completed its transition to a sole ASX listing and returned $877 million to shareholders through share repurchases.

Kelsian Group Limited has reported a robust first half for FY26 with double-digit revenue growth and upgraded EBITDA guidance, alongside a strategic $161 million sale of its Tourism Portfolio.

The Agency Group Australia Ltd has reported a solid half-year performance with revenue rising 18% to $57.1 million and a 34% jump in gross commission income. The company narrowed its net loss and improved EBITDA, driven by strong sales and agent recruitment.

Pharmx Technologies has entered a multi-year strategic alliance with Sigma Healthcare, becoming the preferred EDI provider for Sigma and Chemist Warehouse across Australia and New Zealand, while Sigma takes a significant equity stake.

Cash Converters International Limited reported an 8% rise in half-year revenue to $206.7 million, driven by franchise acquisitions and a shift in lending strategy. Despite a 17% dip in net profit due to one-off costs, the company declared a fully franked interim dividend and reinstated its Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

Peter Warren Automotive Holdings reported a 3.2% revenue increase to $1.268 billion and more than doubled its profit after tax to $7.435 million in the first half of FY26, declaring a fully franked interim dividend of 3.0 cents per share.

Guzman y Gomez has reported a robust first half of FY26, delivering strong revenue and profit growth alongside significant restaurant network expansion in Australia and the US.

PlaySide Studios has secured a global publishing agreement with Swedish developer MVRX Games for the upcoming co-op platformer 'Dew', aiming for a 2028 PC and console release. This deal marks a strategic expansion of PlaySide’s publishing portfolio, backed by a multi-million AUD investment.

Zip Co has delivered a standout half-year performance with record cash earnings and upgraded FY26 guidance, driven by strong US market momentum and innovative product launches.

National Australia Bank kicked off FY26 with a robust first quarter, posting a 15% increase in cash earnings driven by stronger underlying profits and improved asset quality. The bank’s strategic push in business and home lending, alongside disciplined cost management, underpinned this solid performance.

Viva Leisure has announced a year-long on-market share buy-back program targeting up to 10% of its issued shares, aiming to capitalise on market volatility and reinforce its strong cash flow outlook.

Judo Capital Holdings has delivered a robust 1H26 result, posting a 26% half-on-half profit before tax increase and upgrading its net interest margin guidance for the second half. The bank’s SME lending franchise continues to expand rapidly, supported by strong deposit growth and a solid capital position.