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SunRice reported a 4% rise in net profit after tax for FY26 to $73.3 million, maintaining an 8% EBITDA margin despite a 2.5% revenue decline. The company declared a record fully franked dividend of 70 cents per share but expects FY27 profit to fall amid a smaller Australian rice crop.

The a2 Milk Company has announced a $300 million fully franked special dividend following regulatory clearance in China to rebrand infant formula products under its a2 label.

ALS Limited has updated its Dividend Reinvestment Plan price to AUD 22.93 and confirmed the share allocation date as 3 July 2026 for its interim dividend covering the six months to March 2026.

Beacon Minerals has refined its FY2026 dividend details, confirming a fully franked cash payout and an estimated scrip dividend tied to Forrestania Resources shares, with key dates set for July and August.

Macquarie Group Limited has announced a quarterly distribution of AUD 1.6148 per MQGPE capital note, payable in September 2026. The payment is partly franked and based on a 3-month BBSW plus a fixed margin, reflecting a 6.41% annualised yield.

Charter Hall (ASX: CHC) has announced a 6% increase in its full-year distribution to 50.67 cents per security for FY26, reflecting steady income growth and a fully franked dividend component.

Whitefield Industrials delivered a $21.1 million net profit for FY2026, upheld its long-standing dividend track record, and outperformed its benchmark despite geopolitical tensions and market volatility.

EQT Holdings is stepping away from its superannuation trustee arm to sharpen focus on core corporate and wealth services, triggering a $13 million impairment and legal expenses in FY26.

Australian Foundation Investment Company (ASX:AFI) plans a fully franked 14.5 cents per share final dividend alongside a 2.5 cents special dividend, subject to market conditions, while maintaining its on-market share buy-back.

Metcash Limited posted a modest rise in FY26 revenue and EBITDA, driven by strong Food segment growth and strategic acquisitions, while facing pressure in Hardware margins and suspending its Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

The a2 Milk Company has clinched final Chinese regulatory approval to rebrand infant formula products under its flagship a2™ label, completing a pivotal acquisition step. The company plans to launch these products later in 2026 and is poised to declare a $300 million special dividend.

Ryder Capital Limited has launched a fresh on-market buy-back program targeting up to 8 million ordinary shares, extending its capital management strategy through mid-2027 without requiring shareholder approval.