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James Hardie Industries has been hit with a class action in Victoria alleging breaches of Australian corporate and consumer laws related to its financial forecasts. The company denies wrongdoing and plans a vigorous defence.

Heartland Group Holdings has agreed to acquire TSB Bank for NZD 620 million, merging the two into a challenger bank with $18 billion in assets and expected 20% EPS accretion.

Findi Limited surged revenue by 36% to $83 million for FY26 but posted a hefty $52.6 million net loss, weighed down by integration costs and capital delays. The company completed a major consolidation of its Indian financial infrastructure assets and secured $25 million in fresh capital to support growth and liquidity.

Excite Technology Services lifted revenue by 74% to $21.3 million in FY26 but still recorded a $5.4 million loss, with auditors flagging material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern.

Blackpearl Group has posted a record 114% jump in Annual Recurring Revenue to NZD 26.8 million, powered by its Pearl Engine vertical AI model that benchmarks 25 times better than leading generalist AI. Despite deepening losses, the firm targets balanced growth and cash conversion in FY27.

Schoolblazer Limited delivers its inaugural consolidated results following a strategic pivot to global schoolwear, posting $55.3 million revenue but a $15.2 million statutory loss amid integration and supply chain challenges.

Findi Limited lowers its FY26 operating revenue and EBITDA guidance, citing integration costs and funding delays, but reports operational improvements following a $25 million equity raise and appoints a new Chief Commercial Officer.

James Hardie Industries saw a 25% sales increase in FY26 driven by the AZEK acquisition but reported a 75% net income decline amid acquisition costs and margin pressures. The company expects synergy gains and adjusted EBITDA growth in FY27.

Gentrack Group delivered steady revenue with a 12% rise in recurring income but saw EBITDA fall due to project delays and investment. The company announced two acquisitions to bolster AI and energy pricing capabilities alongside a $20 million share buyback plan.

Amcor posted a 77% jump in Q3 net sales fueled by the Berry acquisition, delivering synergy gains above expectations and updating fiscal 2026 guidance amid geopolitical headwinds.

Gentrack’s airport technology arm Veovo is acquiring Dubai Technology Partners for US$10 million, boosting its AI portfolio and regional presence in the Middle East.

Xamble Group stabilised revenue at A$1.64 million in Q1 2026 while narrowing its group EBITDA loss slightly despite ramped-up technology spending. The company completed its acquisition of YouthsToday, tripling its influencer base and locking in three commercial contracts worth A$1.17 million.