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Aristocrat Leisure delivered a strong half-year profit surge with 16% growth in normalised NPATA on a constant currency basis, driven by market share gains and strategic investments, while declaring a 50c interim dividend.

Light & Wonder posted modest revenue growth in Q1 2026, driven by strong Gaming and iGaming performances, while net income fell sharply due to legacy legal costs. The company maintains disciplined capital management amid ongoing macro pressures.

Ainsworth Game Technology Limited has released its Target’s Statement recommending shareholders accept an unconditional proportional off-market takeover bid by Mr Kjerulf David Hastings Ainsworth at $1.30 per share, representing a premium to recent trading prices.

Kjerulf David Hastings Ainsworth has initiated a second unconditional off-market takeover bid for 5.5% of Ainsworth Game Technology shares at a significant premium, aiming to increase his stake and influence in the company.

Kjerulf David Hastings Ainsworth has initiated a second proportional takeover bid for 5.5% of Ainsworth Game Technology shares at $1.30 each, offering shareholders a significant premium and cash certainty. The move underscores Ainsworth’s belief that AGI remains undervalued amid a low likelihood of competing bids.

Ainsworth Game Technology reported a 10% revenue increase to AUD 290.8 million for 2025 but posted a net loss of AUD 19.2 million, driven by a significant goodwill impairment and foreign currency headwinds. The company’s strategic investments and market challenges set the stage for a pivotal year ahead.

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.

Aristocrat Leisure reported robust FY25 results with double-digit revenue and profit growth, underpinned by strategic divestments and investments in AI. The company’s FY26 outlook remains positive, driven by market share gains and new product launches.

iCandy Interactive’s subsidiary Lemon Sky Studios has appointed a seasoned industry leader to drive global partnerships, secured over A$1 million in recent contracts, and is exploring strategic options to unlock shareholder value.

FortifAI Limited has acquired FastAI and its cutting-edge Nol8 Technology, driving a 14.7% revenue increase and delivering positive net operating cash flow for the first time in Q2 FY26.

Light & Wonder, Inc. has amended its credit agreement to introduce a new $2.13 billion tranche of term loans due in 2029, replacing prior debt and reducing borrowing costs. The move reflects a strategic refinancing amid its Nasdaq delisting process.

Aristocrat Leisure and Light & Wonder have resolved their high-profile intellectual property litigation with a $190 million settlement and the withdrawal of disputed games from the market.