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Prestal Holdings plans to sell its core Hampers with Bite business to Gourmet Brands for up to $1 million, pending shareholder approval. The sale aims to free capital for new acquisitions but places pressure on Prestal to meet ASX compliance within six months.

FleetPartners Group Limited reported a 7.3% rise in half-year profit to $37.05 million, driven by lease portfolio growth and the integration of Remunerator. The company declared an 11.9 cent fully franked interim dividend and confirmed a positive outlook for FY26.

Helix Resources pushes back against Canex Metals' challenge to its Gold Basin joint venture, affirming compliance with agreements and regulatory standards despite ongoing takeover tensions.

Nine Entertainment’s acquisition of QMS Media and sale of Nine Radio mark a strategic pivot, with strong Q3 digital and subscription revenue growth cushioning a cautious Q4 advertising environment.

Holista Colltech has partnered with Swang Chai Chuan to develop a nano-collagen production facility in Western Australia, marking a major step in commercialising its collagen technology with a $1.6 million initial investment.

Synlait Milk has obtained waivers from its syndicated banks on key financial covenants for the quarter ending April 2026, reflecting ongoing operational and market challenges.

Kinatico has moved from losses to profitability while growing its SaaS revenue and increasing mobile app and admin portal usage, signaling operational momentum.

Little Green Pharma (ASX:LGP) posted record quarterly and annual revenues driven by a surge in European sales, improved cashflow, and reduced debt. The company is on track to complete its merger with Cannatrek by June 1, 2026, while benefiting from the US rescheduling of medicinal cannabis to Schedule III.

OncoSil Medical reported a 60% year-on-year increase in dose sales in Q3 FY26, boosted by expanding treatment centres and advancing clinical trials, while cost-cutting and a new manufacturing facility aim to underpin growth.

Beach Energy’s Q3 FY26 output rose 7% quarter-on-quarter, led by a 174% surge in Perth Basin production following Waitsia Gas Plant compressor commissioning. The company also secured new Queensland acreage and greenlit the Moomba Central Optimisation project, though weather disruptions trimmed Cooper Basin output and prompted a production guidance cut.

American Tungsten & Antimony (ASX: AT4) has set up a Level 1 ADR program with Deutsche Bank, paving the way for its planned Nasdaq listing in Q2 2026 and opening U.S. dollar trading access for American investors.

HITIQ Limited's March quarter saw a remarkable 223% jump in sales to $294k, driven by the nationwide rollout of its PROTEQT™ concussion management system and initial international sales. The company bolstered its governance and advisory ranks while managing funding to support its commercial push.