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Ovanti Limited has announced a complete global exit from the Buy Now Pay Later sector, ceasing all BNPL activities and shifting its focus to its established iSentric business in Southeast Asia, alongside significant cost reductions and imminent legal action against its former US BNPL CEO.

Brambles Limited posted a 6% rise in sales revenue to US$7.04 billion for FY26, navigating US repair bottlenecks with decisive investments and reaffirming growth targets for FY27 and beyond.

Medibank Private Limited reported a 27.5% jump in net profit after tax to $638.7 million for FY26, driven by steady health insurance growth and a 31.3% surge in its Medibank Health segment. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 10.9 cents per share and updated its Net Zero emissions strategy.

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.

InvestSMART Group Limited swung to a net loss of $575,633 in FY26, marking a sharp reversal from the prior year’s profit, amid a strategic pivot including a pending $16 million sale of its Intelligent Investor business.

Credit Clear appoints Joshua Reid as Managing Director and interim CEO of ARMA Group Holdings, signaling a leadership shift aligned with its growth ambitions across Australia and international markets.

Evolution Mining delivered record FY26 profit and cash flow, declaring a 21-cent final dividend and setting a higher 60% payout policy while advancing key growth projects and acquisitions.

Turners Automotive Group delivered record FY26 results with a 14% dividend rise, underpinned by strong growth in Auto Retail, Finance, and Insurance despite geopolitical headwinds.

Challenger Limited delivered a solid FY26 with normalised net profit after tax rising 3% to $468 million, supported by record annuity sales and strategic partnerships. The company also declared a 7% higher fully franked dividend and announced an upsized $450 million share buy-back.

Doctor Care Anywhere delivered a 27% rise in EBITDA and doubled free cash flow in H1 2026, driven by operational efficiencies and a strategic entry into the UK weight management market via acquisition.

Steadfast Group's consortium reconfirms $6 per share cash offer, extending exclusivity to 21 August amid final due diligence.

Barramundi Limited’s portfolio delivered a 2.2% gross return in July, outpacing the S&P/ASX200 hedged benchmark, driven by strong performances in healthcare and financials alongside strategic portfolio adjustments.