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Metcash Limited posted a modest rise in FY26 revenue and EBITDA, driven by strong Food segment growth and strategic acquisitions, while facing pressure in Hardware margins and suspending its Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

Amaero has fast-tracked the commissioning of its third advanced atomizer, expanding its US production capacity for refractory and titanium powders. The company completes a major capital plan on budget and prepares for a potential US IPO.

SGH Ltd has greenlit a $500 million on-market share buy-back, signalling confidence in its financial position following improved leverage and cash flow. The program aims to balance shareholder returns with ongoing investment and growth ambitions.

Ballymore Resources has secured $5.2 million through an oversubscribed capital raise, boosting its capacity to fast-track exploration across multiple Queensland projects.

Acrow Limited has secured $70 million through a fully underwritten two-tranche placement to acquire Ausgroup Industrial Services and Preston SuperDeck, boosting its FY27 revenue and EBITDA guidance significantly.

Dexus Industria REIT's portfolio valuation edged up by $3.2 million at mid-2026, while the REIT increased its securities buy-back target to 5%, signalling confidence amid stable industrial market conditions.

PLS Group has greenlit a substantial pre-FID spend to keep its P2000 lithium expansion on track, aiming for a final investment decision by late 2026 and first ore by mid-2029.

Pengana Private Equity Trust (ASX:PE1) estimates its net asset value could jump by about AU$79 million after SpaceX's Nasdaq debut, lifting NAV per unit by roughly AU$0.29 based on mid-June pricing.

Lifestyle Communities has boosted new home sales by over 50% year-to-date in FY26 while slashing unsold inventory and net debt, positioning itself for stronger long-term returns amid cautious market conditions.

Infinity Metals has secured a two-year exclusive option to acquire 100% of the high-grade Swansea copper mine in Arizona and raised A$2.25 million via a discounted placement to fund exploration and acquisition costs.

Australian Agricultural Company (ASX:AAC) defied North Queensland floods to deliver a 23% jump in operating profit, driven by strong beef pricing and herd valuation gains.

Kingston Resources secures $12.9 million through placement and entitlement offer to fund a 25,000m drilling program and plant expansion at its Mineral Hill polymetallic mine, bolstering cash reserves to $32.3 million ahead of a planned operational restart.