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Locate Technologies (NZX: LOC) has kicked off an on-market share buyback programme aiming to repurchase up to NZ$500,000 or nearly 15 million shares over 12 months. The move reflects the board’s view that the current share price undervalues the company’s growth prospects and assets.

Naos Small Cap Opportunities Company has kicked off an on-market buy-back program set to repurchase up to 10% of its issued shares over the next year, signalling a notable capital management move.

The ACCC has escalated its review of Insurance Australia Group’s proposed takeover of RAC Insurance, flagging significant competition concerns in Western Australia’s motor and home insurance markets.

Zip Co reported a 41.5% jump in third quarter cash EBTDA to $65.1 million, driven by accelerated US transaction volume growth of 43.1% and steady credit losses. The company upgraded its FY26 cash EBTDA guidance to at least $260 million, highlighting robust profitability and expanding customer engagement.

ECP Emerging Growth Limited’s portfolio plunged 19.4% in the March quarter, dragging its net tangible asset value down by nearly 30%, as growth stocks stumbled amid geopolitical tensions and rising rates. The fund added furniture retailer Koala Company and sees value in its resilient holdings despite the rough patch.

AMP Limited's first quarter of 2026 saw Platforms net cashflows jump 45% to $1.1 billion, alongside improved outflows in Superannuation & Investments and a $150 million share buyback commencement. The bank's GO deposits also surged, signaling momentum despite market headwinds.

Fletcher Building posted a mixed quarterly volume update for Q3 FY26, with gains in light building products and distribution offset by weakness in heavy materials. The recent Middle East conflict adds new supply chain and cost pressures, complicating the outlook.

Ovanti Limited has raised $5.27 million through a discounted placement, aiming to accelerate its global Buy Now Pay Later platform and Super App development with AI integration and merchant expansion.

Xenitra Limited has acquired Hong Kong Fukang Trading Co., including key pharmaceutical licenses and ecommerce assets, to fully operationalise its OTC medicine business in Hong Kong and China.

Qantas has sharply revised its FY26 outlook as jet fuel prices soar, doubling its international unit revenue growth forecast while trimming domestic capacity and deferring its share buyback.

BluGlass has secured an upsized A$8 million placement, including a A$2.3 million cornerstone investment from its board and management, to accelerate its gallium nitride laser manufacturing and support a growing project pipeline.

The Takeovers Panel has issued final orders against Humm Group Limited following misleading statements about a Credit Corp takeover proposal and improper share acquisitions by a major shareholder. The Panel mandates corrective disclosure and divestment of shares to restore market integrity.