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Judo Capital Holdings has announced a fully franked quarterly distribution of AUD 1.91175 per capital note, reflecting a 7.668% annualised yield based on prevailing BBSW rates plus margin.

Whitefield Industrials reported a 5.6% drop in net profit to $21.1 million for FY2026 but maintained its fully franked dividend at 10.5 cents per share, while its portfolio outperformed the ASX200 Industrials benchmark over one and three years.

Humm Group reported a 5.1% rise in average assets under management to $5.4 billion in 3Q26, despite lower loan originations and ongoing corporate irregular costs. Credit quality remains stable as the company navigates macroeconomic headwinds and strategic product transitions.

Kiwi Property Group reported FY26 results showing 4.3% rental income growth, a stronger balance sheet with gearing down to 37.4%, and a dividend increase, while progressing key asset sales and development projects.

Bapcor reports a turnaround in sales momentum after February 2026 but lowers its full-year earnings forecast due to geopolitical and cost pressures.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a steady cash profit of around $2.7 billion in 3Q26, balancing disciplined lending growth and cautious provisioning amid geopolitical and economic uncertainties.

Kingfish Limited’s portfolio edged higher in April, buoyed by strong performances from Mercury and Infratil, while a2 Milk and Summerset weighed on returns amid operational and economic headwinds.

Centuria Office REIT reported solid leasing growth with 5,742sqm agreed and refinanced $1 billion of debt, lowering margins and extending maturities. The REIT raised FY26 FFO guidance while maintaining a positive medium-term outlook on office markets.

Yowie Group’s June quarter reveals a revenue decline to $1.93 million, offset by improved operating cash inflows and a successful $516,000 capital raise. The company advances product launches in North America and Australia while undergoing significant board restructuring.

Chatham Rock Phosphate has secured a definitive financing agreement with Wetstone Global that doubles an existing loan to USD 300,000 and converts it into a 30% equity stake, granting Wetstone majority board control and potential for up to 70% ownership upon project milestones.

Schoolblazer reports a modest revenue dip to $55.4m in 1H FY26 amid supply chain and geopolitical headwinds but strengthens its balance sheet with a new $110 million credit facility and advances integration efforts targeting profitability in FY27.

Macquarie Bank Limited has posted a robust FY2026 result, with net profit attributable to ordinary equity holders soaring 74% to AUD 6.011 billion, underpinned by strong performances in its Banking and Financial Services and Commodities and Global Markets divisions.