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Metcash has exercised its first right to acquire Queensland’s Peries Group in a debt-funded deal valued at an estimated $80 million to $85 million. The transaction would add 15 IGA supermarkets and around $264 million in annual retail sales, subject to ACCC approval and other conditions.

Metcash delivered $558 million of operating cash flow and 2.8% ex-tobacco sales growth in the first 18 weeks of FY27, but warned that cost inflation, adverse sales mix and tobacco changes will weigh on first-half earnings. The group also expects to spend a further $18 million to $20 million on its Horizon technology program.

SPC Global reported a 27% rise in normalised EBITDA for FY26 to $38.5 million, supported by a $100 million equity raise that halved net leverage. The company’s strategic pivot to higher-margin branded products and operational efficiencies set the stage for targeted double-digit revenue and EBITDA growth in FY27.

Elixinol Wellness (ASX: EXL) has posted a record quarterly revenue of A$4.3 million alongside a 45% gross margin, marking a clear shift from its US CBD origins to a diversified Australian wellness platform. Cost reductions and disciplined cash flow management underpin the company’s readiness to scale.

Metcash Limited posted a steady FY26 performance, with group revenue rising to $19.6 billion and EBITDA up 1.9%, driven by growth in Food and digital channels despite challenges in Hardware.

Metcash Limited posted a modest rise in FY26 revenue and EBITDA, driven by strong Food segment growth and strategic acquisitions, while facing pressure in Hardware margins and suspending its Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

S&P Dow Jones Indices has announced its June 2026 quarterly rebalance of the S&P/ASX indices, with ALS Limited entering the ASX 50 and several notable changes across the ASX 100 and 200 indices effective June 22.

Metcash Limited projects an underlying NPAT between $268 million and $270 million for FY26, buoyed by strong second-half momentum in Hardware & Tools and disciplined cost management driving cash flow and margin resilience.

Metcash Limited has updated its dividend distribution details, confirming a fully franked ordinary dividend of 8.5 cents per share and setting the Dividend Reinvestment Plan price at AUD 3.30 per share for the upcoming payment.

Metcash Limited’s FY26 half-year results reveal steady revenue amid tobacco sales decline, driven by growth in foodservice, liquor, and hardware segments alongside digital marketplace expansion.

Metcash Limited reported steady FY26 half-year results with modest revenue growth, strong cash flow, and resilience amid tobacco sales decline. The company’s digital B2B marketplace 'Sorted' is rapidly expanding, underpinning future growth prospects.

Metcash Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.085 per share for the half-year ending October 2025, accompanied by a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering shareholders a choice to reinvest without discount.