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Fletcher Building expects FY26 EBIT of $375m-$380m, bolstered by $40m in property sale gains, while executing significant divestments to reduce net debt. The company will withdraw its Moody’s credit rating as it targets a simpler capital structure.

Memphasys has locked in a 12-month exclusive supply agreement with Monash IVF for its Felix™ sperm selection system, marking its biggest commercial contract to date and setting a foundation for recurring revenue.

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) reports sustained demand driven by global conflicts, launches MARSS business in Europe, and updates 2026 revenue outlook with base business guidance of $240m to $270m.

AXP Energy has struck a farm-in deal to earn a 25% interest in Block 9, a prolific onshore Syrian oil and gas contract with substantial historical prospective resources, positioning the company amid a reopening Middle East energy market.

icetana AI has expanded its strategic partnership with SoftBank Robotics Group by signing a distribution agreement with SoftBank Robotics America, marking its entry into one of the world's largest security technology markets.

Barramundi Limited’s May update reveals a 2.3% adjusted NAV decline, weighed down by CSL’s earnings downgrade and Brambles’ operational setbacks, despite positive contributions from Xero and Credit Corp.

Kingfish Limited's May update reveals a robust 5.5% portfolio return, driven by standout performances from Fisher & Paykel Healthcare and Infratil amid mixed sector headwinds.

Steel & Tube has secured a one-year extension on its ANZ banking facilities, underpinning financial stability as trading conditions soften due to geopolitical tensions and sector-specific pressures.

Helloworld Travel has downgraded its FY26 Underlying EBITDA forecast to $57-$62 million, citing the impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict on airline capacity and travel bookings. Despite near-term setbacks, forward bookings from July show signs of recovery.

Boresight Ltd (ASX: BST) is seeking to raise $8 million through a public offer to expand its cost-effective military drone manufacturing, targeting growth in the US and European markets.

SRJ Technologies Group clarified that no undisclosed material information explains its recent share price surge, pointing instead to earlier BoltEx orders and the recent SpaceX IPO as likely influences.

Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust (TEMIT) posted a robust 41.3% net asset value total return for FY2026, outpacing its benchmark and narrowing its share price discount, while maintaining dividends and expanding share buybacks.