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nib Group reported a 6.2% revenue increase to $3.8 billion and a 9.1% rise in underlying operating profit to $260.9 million for FY26, despite a 5.9% net profit dip. The company achieved maiden profitability in Health Services and declared a fully franked 21c dividend including a 5c special, supported by ongoing Travel insurance divestments.

Tabcorp Holdings has agreed to acquire BetMakers Technology Group for approximately $267 million, aiming to accelerate its wagering technology upgrade and expand its global B2B footprint. The deal targets $30 million in cost synergies by Year 2 and expects double-digit EPS accretion by Year 3.

F&C Investment Trust delivered a 12.4% net asset value total return for H1 2026, narrowly trailing the FTSE All-World Index. The trust declared a 0.99p interim dividend and announced a chairman succession as it navigates AI-led market dynamics and geopolitical volatility.

Ava Risk Group has appointed Bryant Henson as CEO to spearhead its next growth phase, with a sharp focus on expanding its footprint in the United States and strengthening commercial execution worldwide.

Pureprofile delivered a record FY26 with $65 million revenue, 25% EBITDA growth, and a 74% surge in platform revenue, driven by international expansion and technology adoption.

Cooks Coffee posted a 22.8% jump in UK and Ireland store sales for FY26, driving a 27% lift in normalised EBITDA. The company confirmed new store openings in Dubai and India, signalling a push into fast-growing international markets.

SDI Limited’s acquisition by Beijing Guoci subsidiary is now effective following New South Wales Supreme Court approval, with the ASX suspension commencing and cash payout scheduled for early July.

AFT Pharmaceuticals delivered a 22% revenue jump in FY26 to NZD 254.7 million, surpassing profit guidance and expanding its footprint to 87 countries. The company is advancing multiple R&D projects, including a pivotal Phase III injectable iron trial, while targeting over NZD 300 million in revenue for FY27.

ClearVue Technologies has secured A$6 million through a $5 million institutional placement and a fully underwritten $1 million Share Purchase Plan, aiming to bolster its balance sheet and fund international expansion and product development.

Resonance Health reports strong cash flow and progress in clinical trials, with a record forward order pipeline for its Software-as-a-Medical-Device business and profitable trial site clinics.

SPC Global Holdings Limited reported continued improvement in Q3 FY26, with net sales revenue and normalised EBITDA on track to meet full-year guidance. The company is progressing with its Mill Park facility closure and expanding its international footprint, particularly in Asia.

DUG Technology has resolved a US$2.1 million legal dispute with a supplier by agreeing to a US$1.5 million settlement, avoiding further court action without admitting liability.