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QuickFee Limited swung to a A$39.3 million profit for FY26, propelled by the lucrative sale of its US Pay Now products, while trimming costs and declaring its first dividends.

IPH Limited reported a 16.9% jump in net profit to $80.4 million for FY26, driven by strong Canadian growth and operational discipline, alongside a new CEO appointment and its inaugural sustainability report.

IDP Education’s FY26 results reveal a sharp 75% plunge in net profit as student volumes shrink, but the company pushes ahead with a $32 million cost-cutting transformation and AI investments.

NZX has appointed seasoned investment executive Hishaam Mirza as its new Chief Executive, aiming to boost the exchange's scale, liquidity, and international relevance.

BHP Group Limited posted robust FY2026 results with a 15% revenue increase, record copper production contributing over half of underlying EBITDA, and a total fully franked dividend of 172 US cents per share. The company advances growth projects, including the Jansen potash mine, while managing legacy Samarco liabilities and pursuing climate targets.

Challenger Limited delivered a solid FY26 with normalised net profit after tax rising 3% to $468 million, supported by record annuity sales and strategic partnerships. The company also declared a 7% higher fully franked dividend and announced an upsized $450 million share buy-back.

Spark New Zealand will transition its board chairmanship to Vince Hawksworth following Justine Smyth’s departure in November 2026. Hawksworth brings extensive executive experience in regulated utilities and infrastructure to the telecommunications company’s leadership.

GR Engineering Services has locked in a $275 million EPC contract for the Yitirrti Copper-Silver-Zinc Project, reinforcing its position as a leading Australian minerals processing contractor.

IMDEX Limited (ASX:IMD) delivered a standout FY26 with 21% revenue growth to $520 million and a 44% jump in net profit to $79 million, driven by organic growth and five key acquisitions. The company raised its dividend and expanded its digital earth science footprint, positioning for further gains.

Sports Entertainment Group (ASX: SEG) is set to acquire New Zealand’s leading audio business MediaWorks for NZ$130 million, creating a dominant trans-Tasman media group with over 5 million weekly listeners and significant earnings accretion.

SEEK Limited delivered solid operational growth with record dividends in FY2026, yet posted a hefty net loss driven by a $284m impairment on its Chinese associate Zhaopin and a $201m loss from its Growth Fund.

Southern Cross Media Group’s FY26 results reveal a 4.5% revenue drop amid a soft advertising market, but $30 million in merger synergies delivered a year early and digital revenue growth offer a silver lining.