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Inghams Group delivered modest revenue growth in FY26 but saw net profit collapse amid cost pressures and tax disputes. Executive short-term incentives were forfeited, while the company declared a fully franked dividend and outlined a cautious FY27 outlook.

Vicinity Centres delivered a robust FY26 with a $1.39 billion statutory net profit, strategic acquisitions in key growth corridors, and a strengthened premium retail portfolio.

Stealth Group Holdings has posted record FY26 results with an 86% jump in net profit, driven by the transformative acquisition of Hardware & Building Traders. The company upgrades its FY28 sales target to $500 million, underpinned by expanded scale and integration synergies.

The GPT Group reported a solid first half in 2026, posting 5% growth in funds from operations and expanding its assets under management to $41.6 billion. Major development projects and capital initiatives underpin its steady momentum.

Meridian Energy navigated a record July electricity demand with robust renewable generation and high hydro inflows, while retail sales volumes grew and wholesale prices fell sharply.

Premier Investments trims FY26 Premier Retail EBIT forecast to $176 million, citing tough trading conditions and announces exit from UK Peter Alexander stores while focusing on Australian growth and loyalty programs.

T&G Global has agreed to sell its T&G Fresh business in three transactions worth a combined enterprise value of NZD 72.65 million, aiming to sharpen its focus on premium apples and VentureFruit platforms while reducing debt.

Viva Energy’s 1H26 EBITDA surged to an estimated $770-$780 million, more than doubling from 1H25, driven by elevated refining margins amid Middle East supply disruptions and robust retail and commercial sales.

Lark Distilling Co. reported a 44% jump in net sales to $5 million in Q4 FY26, driven by a booming Global Travel Retail channel and a solid $14.3 million cash reserve. The company’s new Signature Whisky Range supports growth despite flat domestic direct sales.

ECS Botanics plans to introduce two 2g all-in-one vape products under its OzSun brand in mid-August 2026, expanding its higher-margin B2C portfolio with a capital-efficient supply model.

RAM Essential Services Property Fund (ASX: REP) has agreed to sell five retail properties to an institutional investor-backed fund, retaining a 10% stake and realising $218.6 million in value. The move reduces REP’s gearing to around 16% and rebalances its portfolio to 74% healthcare exposure.

MyEco Group’s FY26 retail sales edged up 0.8% to $15.8 million, powered by a 22.7% surge in Australian branded product sales and a successful launch of certified recycled bin liners at Woolworths.