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Region Group (ASX: RGN) delivered solid FY26 results with a 3.2% increase in Funds From Operations per security, a 9.8% total security holder return, and a leadership change as Greg Chubb took the helm as CEO.

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.

Vita Life Sciences delivered a robust first half in 2026 with revenue up 6.1% to A$48.3 million and net profit after tax rising 14.9% to A$5.54 million. The company declared a higher interim dividend, reflecting improved margins and regional market momentum.

Lotus Resources has successfully closed its retail entitlement offer, raising approximately A$26 million and bringing total equity raised to about A$60 million. The funds will bolster the Kayelekera uranium project’s transition to steady-state production alongside other financing arrangements.

JB Hi-Fi delivered a solid FY26 with record revenue and profit growth, declaring a 22.5% higher dividend and advancing its net-zero emissions goal.

Lendlease posted a statutory loss of $749 million in FY26, weighed down by impairments in its Capital Release Unit, while its core Investments, Development, and Construction segments delivered solid operating profits and secured significant new projects.

oOh!media reported a 1.4% revenue increase to $340.9 million in 1H26 but saw adjusted underlying EBITDA fall 22.5% due to rising fixed rents and soft billboard demand. The company declared a 2 cent interim dividend and agreed to a $1.68 per share takeover scheme with I Squared Capital.

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.

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.

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.

Baby Bunting Group delivered a 6.5% revenue rise to $556 million in FY26, alongside a 33.9% jump in pro forma net profit after tax, driven by its Store of the Future refurbishments and margin expansion.

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.