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Australian Finance Group (ASX:AFG) reported a 39% jump in FY26 net profit after tax to AUD 48.5 million, driven by growth across its broker network and lending book, alongside its first mandatory climate disclosures.

Ozz Resources reported a $1.06 million loss for FY2025, deepening net liabilities and maintaining voluntary ASX suspension while advancing key exploration projects in Western Australia.

T&G Global has agreed to sell its T&G Fresh business in three transactions worth a combined enterprise value of NZD 72.65 million, aiming to sharpen its focus on premium apples and VentureFruit platforms while reducing debt.

Kapstream Investment Trust completed a 5% off-market buyback and projects FY 2027 distributions around RBA Cash + 3.50%, supported by a rising yield to maturity.

Westpac Banking Corporation declared a fully franked distribution of AUD 1.3884 per Westpac Capital Notes 9 for the quarter ending September 2026, reflecting a 5.5082% annualised rate based on the latest 3-month BBSW plus margin.

American West Metals is finalising its Pre-Feasibility Study for the Storm Copper Project in Nunavut, advancing permitting and exploration along a 110km copper belt, backed by secured development funding.

Fenix Resources has partnered with Mira Bulk to reduce iron ore shipping costs and secured US$44 million in long-term funding, underpinning its production ramp-up to 6 million tonnes by FY28.

MRG Metals has lodged a key Mining Right Conversion Application in South Africa for its Garies Rare Earth Project, setting the stage for scalable mining development supported by strong metallurgical results and a modular processing approach.

Brambles has trimmed its FY26 profit outlook due to US pallet repair capacity issues, impacting earnings by about US$60 million. The company is investing in quality improvements and expanding repair capacity, while announcing a new US$400 million share buy-back reflecting confidence in its cash flow.

Energy Transition Minerals has secured a non-binding MOU with Traxys Europe for the potential exclusive offtake of tin, tantalum, and niobium concentrates from its Penouta mine, positioning the project as a strategic Western source of critical minerals.

Regis Healthcare expects FY26 underlying EBITDA of approximately $135 million, buoyed by near-record occupancy and a disciplined capital strategy amid evolving government reforms.

Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) has updated details on its fully franked 2025 final dividend, confirming the dividend reinvestment plan (DRP) price and share allocation date. The USD 2.54 per share dividend is payable in multiple currencies with no discount applied to DRP shares.