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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.

Fortescue Ltd delivered a record 201.3 million tonnes of iron ore in FY26, alongside a 3% rise in underlying net profit after tax to US$3.47 billion, despite a significant $750 million impairment charge on its Iron Bridge asset. The miner declared a fully franked final dividend of A$0.46 per share and continues to advance its ambitious decarbonisation and growth agenda.

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.

James Hardie Industries has been hit with a new class action in Victoria alleging breaches related to forward-looking financial statements made between May and August 2025. The company denies any wrongdoing and plans to defend vigorously.

ANZ posted a 3Q26 cash profit of AUD 1.90 billion, modestly up on the half-year quarterly average despite a NZD125 million legal provision. The bank’s capital position strengthened, and strategic integration efforts progress on schedule.

James Hardie Industries posted a 64% jump in Q1 FY27 net sales to $1.475 billion, powered by the AZEK acquisition and solid organic growth. The company exceeded EBITDA guidance and raised its full-year outlook, targeting robust sales and cash flow growth amid cautious housing market assumptions.

NH3 Clean Energy has secured Federal Major Project Status for its WAH2 clean ammonia project, backed by a Linde Engineering FEED agreement and a robust public benefits forecast supporting government-backed financing.

Highfield Resources has obtained a fourth tranche of A$700,000 under its Convertible Note Facility despite a legal event releasing noteholders from future funding obligations. The company continues its Supreme Court appeal and funding discussions to advance the Muga Potash Project.

OZZ Resources moves closer to acquiring Sulphide Minerals and regaining ASX listing with a $5 million capital raise, while navigating legal challenges on key tenements.

The Federal Court found Domino’s liable for misleading conduct over historical pay agreements, awarding underpayment to the lead plaintiff. Wider claims remain unresolved amid ongoing legal uncertainty.

Advent Energy, via its subsidiary Asset Energy, has formally appealed the Federal Court ruling on the PEP11 gas exploration permit, a move closely watched by BPH Energy, which holds a 35.81% stake in Advent.

James Hardie Industries releases its 2026 AGM materials, highlighting a $4.8 billion sales year boosted by AZEK acquisition, board renewals, and a revamped executive pay structure.