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ASX Limited reported a 13.3% rise in operating revenue to $1.25 billion for FY26, with underlying net profit up 5.2%, despite a 3.5% dip in statutory profit due to significant one-off costs including a $20.5 million ASIC penalty. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 104.7 cents per share and appointed Anthony Attia as CEO.

MFF Capital reported a sharp 63% fall in net profit for FY26 but declared a higher fully franked dividend, underpinned by a disciplined long-term investment approach and leadership changes.

Centuria Capital Group and ResetData have locked in major infrastructure and financing deals, including a $165 million GPU bridge facility and 72MW of power capacity, to accelerate their AI Factory deployment with customer revenue expected in 2H FY27.

EAU Lithium, a subsidiary of Cosmos Exploration, has signed a strategic Master Services Agreement with VULTEC, the German technology arm of Vulcan Energy Resources, to advance lithium extraction projects in Bolivia using cutting-edge direct lithium extraction technology.

BauMart Holdings has secured $244,463 through a placement of over 24 million shares at one cent each, aiming to bolster its BuildMart Modular operations and general working capital.

CTI Logistics is acquiring a key Welshpool site near Kewdale Rail Terminal for $24.1 million, aiming to centralise its interstate transport operations following redevelopment.

Monadelphous has won new construction and maintenance contracts exceeding $110 million, extending its footprint in Papua New Guinea and Western Australia with projects set to run through 2028.

Origin Energy reported a 6% increase in FY26 profit to $1.57 billion despite a 10% revenue drop, advancing renewable projects and extending Eraring Power Station operations, while managing a customer data breach.

Cleanaway has received a $3.13 per share non-binding acquisition proposal from EQT Infrastructure, representing a 32% premium. The board has granted exclusive due diligence and signalled its intention to recommend the deal, subject to conditions and no superior offer emerging.

Insurance Australia Group reported a 15.1% revenue increase to $21.3 billion in FY26 but saw net profit after tax fall 24.8% to $1.022 billion, impacted by natural peril claims and RACQ acquisition costs. The company declared a 20c final dividend, suspending its DRP.

Telstra Group Limited posted modest revenue decline but growth in profit and earnings per share for FY26, alongside a 10.5% dividend increase and a new $1 billion share buy-back. The company advances its Connected Future 30 strategy while managing a major July network outage.

Vital Healthcare Property Trust (NZX:VHP) delivered a robust FY26, marked by a successful management internalisation, 23.5% AFFO growth, and a stable distribution payout, underpinning its position as a leading healthcare infrastructure owner in Australasia.