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AoFrio’s first quarter revenue plunged 28% year-on-year, weighed down by the loss of a major US motor customer amid tariffs. The refrigeration tech firm is banking on new IoT product launches in Q2 to stabilise sales and improve profitability over 2026.

Peel Mining has formally moved forward in its acquisition by Aeris Resources with the dispatch of the Scheme Booklet to shareholders, setting the stage for critical meetings on June 15.

BWP Group has launched the retail tranche of its fully underwritten $228 million entitlement offer at $3.77 per security, aiming to fund a $163 million development pipeline and reduce gearing.

SHAPE Australia forecasts FY26 revenue up nearly 23% and NPAT soaring 47%, driven by sector diversification and modular expansion.

Life360 surged to $143.1 million in Q1 2026 revenue, powered by 27% growth in paying subscribers and a 329% jump in advertising following the Nativo acquisition. The company raised its full-year guidance as it navigates temporary user growth headwinds.

Metcash Limited projects an underlying NPAT between $268 million and $270 million for FY26, buoyed by strong second-half momentum in Hardware & Tools and disciplined cost management driving cash flow and margin resilience.

MyEco Group is rolling out a new 95% post-consumer recycled bin liner range, fully certified under the Global Recycled Standard, exclusively at Woolworths stores nationwide from late May 2026. This move doubles its Woolworths product lineup and aligns with national sustainability targets.

Navigator Global Investments (ASX: NGI) has kicked off a fully underwritten entitlement offer to raise A$145 million, supporting its US$195 million acquisition of a portfolio of alternative asset manager stakes from Stable Asset Management.

Cash Converters reports solid 1H26 results driven by a growing loan book, expanding luxury retail footprint, and increased corporate store ownership across 15 countries.

Pacific Edge is raising NZ$24 million to shore up its finances and support a crucial Medicare re-coverage bid following a steep revenue drop after losing Medicare reimbursement for its bladder cancer test. The company eyes a draft Medicare policy by September 2026 as a potential turning point.

Spenda Limited has sold its Ledger platform to APG Pay for $1.8 million, cutting $2.7 million in annual costs and streamlining operations to concentrate on its core revenue-generating products.

SKS Technologies has landed a $22 million contract to deliver integrated electrical systems for a major retailer's new Melbourne headquarters, pushing its order book to $355 million amid a booming project pipeline.