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QBE Insurance Group posted a modest 1% increase in net profit to US$1.03 billion for the first half of 2026, underpinned by steady premium growth and disciplined underwriting.

Orora’s FY26 results reveal a $616.6 million statutory loss driven by a $742.8 million Glass impairment, offset by robust growth in its Cans business and disciplined capital management.

Amcor’s FY 2026 results highlight a dramatic boost from the Berry acquisition, with net sales soaring 57% to $23.5 billion and adjusted EBITDA up 68%. The company also raised its quarterly dividend and outlined a transition to a December year-end.

Amotiv Limited (ASX: AOV) delivered a solid FY26 with a $75.1 million net profit, reversing last year’s loss, underpinned by 2.7% revenue growth and strong cash conversion. The company declared a fully franked 23 cent final dividend and advanced its Amotiv Unified transformation and climate initiatives.

Argo Investments reported a stable $260.2 million profit for FY2026, declared a record fully franked 38.5c dividend, and announced a shift to quarterly dividends from January 2027 with a forecast 40c annual payout.

F&C Investment Trust delivered a 12.4% net asset value total return for H1 2026, narrowly trailing the FTSE All-World Index. The trust declared a 0.99p interim dividend and announced a chairman succession as it navigates AI-led market dynamics and geopolitical volatility.

Atomos Limited has turned a corner in FY26, posting over 20% sales growth to around $40 million and swinging to EBITDA profitability after prior losses, boosted by new product launches and the strategic acquisition of Flanders Scientific.

Ampol's first half 2026 earnings soared, powered by a resilient supply chain and a sharp rise in refinery margins driven by Middle East geopolitical tensions.

Viva Energy’s 1H26 EBITDA surged to an estimated $770-$780 million, more than doubling from 1H25, driven by elevated refining margins amid Middle East supply disruptions and robust retail and commercial sales.

Verbrec Limited confirms a robust FY2026 with revenues up nearly 50%, while unveiling a bullish FY2027 outlook driven by full-year Alliance Automation integration and expanding project pipelines.

Paladin Energy completes Langer Heinrich Mine ramp-up, delivering strong FY2026 results and advancing its Canadian PLS Project with a new uranium discovery. FY2027 guidance forecasts stable production and costs amid ongoing regulatory progress.

Noumi Limited has struck a binding deal with major shareholder Arrovest to acquire all remaining shares via a scheme of arrangement, offering shareholders a 12.2% premium amid looming $610 million convertible note maturity.