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New Zealand King Salmon (NZX: NZK) has sharply upgraded its FY26 earnings guidance, citing better-than-expected summer fish growth and lower mortality. The company now expects pro-forma EBITDA between $19 million and $27 million, up from $9 million to $15 million previously.

Meridian Energy's March 2026 report reveals robust retail sales growth and healthy hydro storage despite falling electricity futures prices, prompting a downward revision of FY26 capital expenditure guidance.

McLaren Minerals has announced a fully underwritten Share Purchase Plan targeting A$1.5 million at a 15.5% discount, offering eligible shareholders free attaching options. The capital will support feasibility studies and exploration at its key projects.

Horizon Oil has crossed the crucial 50.1% acceptance threshold in its off-market bid for Cue Energy, removing a key condition from the offer. Meanwhile, the Mereenie joint venture suspends planned drilling after gas sales talks with Northern Territory’s Power and Water Corporation expire.

AMP Limited's first quarter of 2026 saw Platforms net cashflows jump 45% to $1.1 billion, alongside improved outflows in Superannuation & Investments and a $150 million share buyback commencement. The bank's GO deposits also surged, signaling momentum despite market headwinds.

DGL Group reported a 5.8% revenue decline to $225.2 million in H1 FY26, weighed down by audit qualifications, ERP rollout delays, and one-off impairments. Despite these headwinds, the company cut net debt by $16.4 million and advanced strategic site consolidations and new facility investments.

Fletcher Building posted a mixed quarterly volume update for Q3 FY26, with gains in light building products and distribution offset by weakness in heavy materials. The recent Middle East conflict adds new supply chain and cost pressures, complicating the outlook.

Desert Metals Limited has launched a fully underwritten entitlement offer to raise approximately $325,000 through new options, aiming to fund ongoing exploration at its gold prospects in Côte d’Ivoire.

Cuscal Limited has successfully raised A$30 million through a fully underwritten institutional placement to fund its acquisition of Paymark. The company also launched a Share Purchase Plan targeting an additional A$3 million from eligible shareholders.

National Storage REIT securityholders have overwhelmingly approved the Brookfield-GIC consortium's $2.86 per security cash acquisition, paving the way for a $6.7 billion transaction expected to complete in May 2026.

Critical Resources has defined a focused 2026 exploration program at its Mavis Lake lithium project while confirming an orogenic gold system in New Zealand and delivering promising early results from its solid-state lithium-ion battery evaluation.

Comvita launches a NZ$30 million renounceable Rights Offer to refinance debt and bring Southeast Asian consumer giant Fraser and Neave onboard as a strategic investor with a near 20% stake.