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WasteCo has issued $700,000 in unsecured convertible notes at 8% interest, set to mandatorily convert upon an expected equity raise within three months. The company also amended $2 million of existing notes, lowering the conversion price and extending maturity.

Mercury NZ Limited posted a staggering 32,000% surge in net profit for FY26 despite an 8% revenue dip, underpinned by strong renewable generation and disciplined cost control.

Vector Limited (NZX:VCT) posted a 55% jump in net profit to $240 million for FY2026, driven by a 20% rise in adjusted EBITDA and a record $544 million capital investment in Auckland’s electricity network.

Scott Technology has locked in NZ$20 million worth of new Materials Handling & Logistics contracts across North America and Europe, reinforcing its Destination 2030 growth strategy and building on strong FY26 momentum.

Spark New Zealand will transition its board chairmanship to Vince Hawksworth following Justine Smyth’s departure in November 2026. Hawksworth brings extensive executive experience in regulated utilities and infrastructure to the telecommunications company’s leadership.

Port of Tauranga has secured conditional draft approval for its Stella Passage expansion, a critical project to boost capacity and reduce costs amid current port constraints.

Marlin Global delivered a robust 3.1% gross portfolio return in July 2026, significantly outpacing its benchmark which fell 3.6%, thanks to strategic semiconductor underweighting and strong gains in tech giants Microsoft, Dexcom, and Amazon.

Barramundi Limited’s portfolio delivered a 2.2% gross return in July, outpacing the S&P/ASX200 hedged benchmark, driven by strong performances in healthcare and financials alongside strategic portfolio adjustments.

Kingfish's August 2026 update reveals a solid start to FY2027 with standout profit growth from Mainfreight and a significant valuation rise for Infratil's CDC Data Centres.

Freightways reported a solid FY26 with 13.5% revenue growth to NZD 1.46 billion and a 17.3% rise in net profit, underpinned by strong Australian market gains and operational efficiencies despite economic headwinds.

The a2 Milk Company posted a 12.4% rise in FY26 revenue to NZ$1.975 billion, but net profit from continuing operations fell 5.8% amid supply chain disruptions in China. The company declared a $300 million special dividend and expects mid single-digit revenue growth in FY27.

Green Cross Health CEO Rachael Newfield will step down in January 2027 following the sale of the Medical division, paving the way for a new pharmacy-centric leadership role.