Latest Legal Settlements News

MCS Services has completed the sale of its Traffic Business and now has no operating business, while its ASX securities remain suspended pending a possible recompliance transaction. The company reported $1.77 million in cash at 30 June 2026, but also faces a $495,000 legal settlement and no recurring operating revenue.

Energy Action Limited (ASX:EAX) expanded its contracted forward revenue and cash pipeline in FY2026, but the growth was not yet visible in earnings. Revenue was broadly flat while net profit fell 78% and EBITDA declined 27%.

Cycliq has secured firm commitments for a $1.5 million placement priced at a steep discount, giving the cycling technology company cash for inventory, AI development and other priorities. The raise also comes with a substantial package of options and further dilution subject to shareholder approval.

Bentley Capital Limited swung back to profitability in FY2026, posting a $255,000 net profit driven mainly by legal settlements and modest investment gains, reversing a prior loss of $878,000.

London City Equities delivered a remarkable 1460% jump in profit after tax for FY2026, driven by key asset sales and liquidation gains, while maintaining a cautious investment stance and confirming a steady dividend payout.

ARN Media posted a $28.3 million net loss for the half-year to June 2026, hit by a $25 million impairment and legal settlements, while digital revenue grew and cost savings accelerated.

Yowie Group's revenue declined in the first half of 2026 as it navigated supply chain shifts and cautious retail demand, but the company secured a significant Australian licensing deal and ended costly legacy litigation.

Ainsworth Game Technology has locked in a critical patent licence agreement with Aristocrat, granting rights to key gaming features and responsible gaming technologies in Australia while settling past patent disputes.

ARN Media has resolved its Federal Court dispute with Kyle Sandilands through a $12.09 million settlement, ending a high-profile legal battle while maintaining a revenue share from Sandilands' new media venture.

FleetPartners has reached an in-principle $27 million settlement to resolve a shareholder class action related to disclosures from 2017 to 2019, with the cost fully covered by insurance and no admission of liability.

Light & Wonder posted modest revenue growth in Q1 2026, driven by strong Gaming and iGaming performances, while net income fell sharply due to legacy legal costs. The company maintains disciplined capital management amid ongoing macro pressures.

Aurizon reports volume growth across coal, bulk, and container freight for ten months to April, maintaining FY2026 EBITDA and dividend guidance amid a temporary $10 million fuel cost timing hit.