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Sigma Healthcare has entered FY27 with double-digit Chemist Warehouse sales growth, stronger earnings and a merger integration program targeting $100 million in annual synergies by FY29. The next test is whether store expansion and technology consolidation can convert momentum into durable cash returns.

MyState delivered a sharp rise in FY26 profit as Auswide integration produced $11.8 million in run-rate synergies, while the group lifted its full-year dividend to 24.5 cents per share. The next test is turning early integration gains into a larger payoff without losing control of technology costs and credit risk.

Australian United Investment Company’s profit surged after its merger with Diversified United Investment, but the headline result was dominated by a one-off acquisition gain. Underlying profit rose 19.9%, while AUI expanded its portfolio to about A$3.1 billion and declared fully franked dividends totalling 28 cents per share.

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.

Integral Diagnostics (ASX: IDX) delivered a robust FY26 with 26% revenue growth to $788.6 million, a 677% surge in profit after tax to $22 million, and a 50% hike in its final dividend to 6 cents per share.

MyState Limited posted a 58% rise in statutory net profit after tax to $56.2 million for FY26, boosted by integration progress and strong portfolio growth. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 12.5 cents per share, marking a 3-cent increase for the year.

Heartland Group Holdings delivered a striking 140% jump in net profit for FY2026, underpinned by margin gains and asset quality improvements, while advancing a transformative merger with TSB to create a major New Zealand challenger bank.

L1 Group Limited delivered a standout FY26 with statutory profit up 79% and underlying net profit nearly doubling, driven by merger synergies and strong fund performance.

Sigma Healthcare will release its FY26 full year results on 27 August, unveiling a new segment reporting structure dividing Australia and International operations. The update aims to clarify performance amid ongoing international growth and merger integration.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has announced a revised timetable for its shareholder scheme meetings tied to Energy Fuels’ acquisition, alongside dispatching a supplementary booklet that updates key transaction details including a new expert report. The acquisition now contemplates Energy Fuels’ conditional US$725 million financing and a US$1.9 billion deal to acquire VAC.

PointsBet’s FY26 nine-month report reflects a transitional period marked by MIXI’s 66.4% takeover, a slight revenue dip to AUD 186.6 million, and a near breakeven normalised EBITDA. Australian revenue softened by 4%, while Canada grew 13% driven by iGaming momentum.

Southern Cross Media Group trims FY26 revenue and EBITDA forecasts amid tougher TV advertising conditions, initiating a major cost reduction program targeting up to 300 job cuts and $150 million in annual savings.