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Suncorp Group has updated its dividend details for the half-year ending June 2026, declaring a fully franked total dividend of 62 cents per share payable in Australian or New Zealand dollars with a reinvestment plan available.

Harmoney Corp Limited posted record profits for FY26, driven by strong loan growth, improved margins, and automation gains, while setting ambitious FY27 profit guidance.

Pacific Edge’s draft Medicare Local Coverage Determination for its Cxbladder bladder cancer tests marks a pivotal step toward unlocking a $10.2 billion global market. Despite FY26 setbacks, the company is poised for growth with improved reimbursement prospects and strategic cost management.

Sparc Technologies launches a $2.5 million capital raise via a Share Purchase Plan and placement to fast-track commercial rollout of its graphene additive ecosparc® and support green hydrogen scale-up.

Dimerix has received a US$10 million upfront payment from Everest Medicines under a regional licensing deal for DMX-200 targeting FSGS in Greater China, South Korea and Southeast Asia. This deal marks Dimerix’s fifth commercial partnership for DMX-200, collectively worth up to A$1.9 billion in milestones and royalties.

Servcorp Limited delivered a record FY26 with a 24% rise in underlying NPBIT to $87 million, boosted dividends by 14%, and outlined a cautious yet optimistic FY27 growth strategy.

CZR Resources Ltd (ASX:CZR) has launched an all-scrip off-market takeover bid for Zuleika Gold Limited (ASX:ZAG), offering 0.1742 CZR shares per Zuleika share, valuing Zuleika at approximately $44.8 million and representing a premium of over 40% to recent prices.

Zip Co Limited (ASX: ZIP) reported a 46% rise in net profit to $116.4 million for FY26, driven by strong US and ANZ market growth and record cash earnings of $268.9 million. The company also announced an orderly wind down of its New Zealand operations to focus on its core markets.

Ridley Corporation’s FY26 results reveal a dramatic revenue surge fueled by its Incitec Pivot Fertilisers acquisition, alongside a significant profit drop due to a $31.8 million impairment on NovaqPro® and acquisition costs. The company declares a higher fully franked dividend, signaling confidence despite challenges.

Cuscal Limited reported a 49% jump in statutory profit after tax to $42.7 million for FY26, driven by strategic acquisitions of Indue and Paymark that expanded its Australian and New Zealand footprint. The company declared a fully franked 7-cent final dividend and expects mid-twenties percentage growth in underlying profit and transaction volumes for FY27.

IPH Limited reported a 16.9% jump in net profit to $80.4 million for FY26, driven by strong Canadian growth and operational discipline, alongside a new CEO appointment and its inaugural sustainability report.

Redox Limited reported a robust FY26 with profit after tax rising 19.2% to $91.9 million on record revenue of $1.33 billion, supported by strong North American growth and improved margins. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 6.5 cents, bringing total dividends to 13 cents per share.