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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.

Cleanaway has received a $3.13 per share non-binding acquisition proposal from EQT Infrastructure, representing a 32% premium. The board has granted exclusive due diligence and signalled its intention to recommend the deal, subject to conditions and no superior offer emerging.

X2M Connect Limited (ASX:X2M) has launched a fully underwritten Share Purchase Plan (SPP) aiming to raise up to $1 million, offering eligible shareholders shares at a discount plus free options and bonus shares, subject to shareholder approval.

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.

Gentrack Group is set to refresh its board with three new independent directors, while two long-serving members prepare to retire by year-end, marking a strategic governance renewal.

Imricor Medical Systems has ignited its US commercial operations with rapid adoption by top pediatric hospitals, buoyed by FDA pediatric clearances and clinical trial progress.

Flagship Investments Limited reported a sharp 24.1% portfolio decline for the year ended 30 June 2026, underperforming the ASX All Ordinaries Index by 21.7 percentage points. Despite this, the company declared a fully franked final dividend of 5.3 cents per share, supported by retained earnings.

Osteopore has inked a three-year distribution agreement with Al-Umnia Medical to bring its 3D-printed orthopaedic implants to five Gulf countries, targeting a rapidly expanding regional market.

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.

Experience Co’s Q4 FY26 revenue held steady despite a 4% drop in its Skydive Australia segment, offset by gains in Adventure Experiences. Operating costs and fuel price pressures weighed on profitability, while strategic moves signal a reshaping of the skydive business.