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JB Hi-Fi delivered record FY2026 sales of $11.06 billion and lifted its fully franked ordinary dividend by 22.5% to 337 cents per share. The early FY2027 trading update was less assured, with Australian sales and The Good Guys declining in July as shoppers waited for promotions and technology supply remained constrained.

Nine Entertainment has extended its Australian Premier League streaming and broadcast rights through the 2033-34 season, securing a major audience driver for Stan Sport. The deal carries an expected rights-fee increase of about 3% a year, while Nine says changes to legacy Optus discounts and other initiatives should offset higher costs.

Forrestania Resources has secured a framework to purchase and process up to 2 million tonnes of third-party ore while locking in key laboratory, haulage and reagent arrangements for its Lake Johnston and Edna May hubs. The agreements strengthen restart preparation, although financial terms, margins and delivery timing remain undisclosed.

Core Lithium has produced its first spodumene concentrate from the recommissioned Finniss processing plant, reaching its September-quarter target within six months of the restart decision. The plant is not yet at steady-state production, with optimisation continuing ahead of a targeted first shipment in the December quarter.

Southern Cross Media Group has reshuffled its board leadership with Ryan Stokes stepping in as Non-Executive Chair as the company shifts focus to integration and performance following its merger with Seven West Media.

The WIN Group has increased its economic interest in Nine Entertainment (ASX:NEC) to 31.18% by acquiring 47 million shares on market, nudging its voting power closer to a quarter of the company.

RMA Global grew revenue 7% to $22.7 million in FY26, driven by US market gains and integration of Curated Social, but losses widened to $3.5 million. The company rebranded as Renowned and secured record US brokerage deals.

Adslot Ltd swung to a $4.2 million profit in FY2026, buoyed by a $6 million non-cash gain from deconsolidating its troubled subsidiary. The company’s restructuring efforts trimmed costs by 28%, but revenue fell 10%.

SportsHero Limited reported a dramatic surge in revenue to AU$1.05 million for FY26, driven by new telco partnerships and the HeroPlay gaming platform launch, while losses increased 29% as the company ramped up marketing and development costs.

Vinyl Group Ltd lifted revenue by nearly 31% to $18.85 million in FY2026 but continued to post a loss, albeit nearly halved to $8.65 million. The media company expanded aggressively through multiple acquisitions, boosting its asset base and goodwill while maintaining a going concern stance.

Gratifii Limited trimmed its net loss to $7.56 million in FY26, supported by a full-year contribution from Club Connect and a $5 million strategic investment in Marketplacer. Despite a 2.5% revenue dip, the company advanced its loyalty platform through acquisitions and AI integration.

oOh!media and I Squared Capital have revised the definition of 'Superior Proposal' in their takeover agreement, setting a 3% premium threshold for competing bids within a four-week window from the scheme date.