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Lark Distilling Co. edged up net sales to $4.3 million in Q3 FY26, buoyed by growth in travel retail and B2B channels, while unveiling its new Signature Whisky Range that snagged top design honours.

HUB24 continued its strong growth trajectory in Q3 FY26 with $4 billion in net platform inflows and announced plans to acquire the trustee of its super fund, signaling strategic consolidation amid market volatility.

KMD Brands has secured NZ$11 million from its retail entitlement offer, with a 52% participation rate. The company now moves to clear a 169 million share shortfall through a retail bookbuild, while shares remain halted ahead of trading resumption.

Desane Group Holdings has locked in a decade-long lease with a leading national retailer at 322 Norton Street, Leichhardt, underpinning steady rental income and portfolio strength.

Lumos Diagnostics has secured a key FDA 510(k) clearance with CLIA waiver for its FebriDx rapid test, unlocking a US$1 billion-plus market opportunity and triggering milestone payments exceeding US$6 million. The company reported a 37% revenue jump in Q3 FY26, supported by a A$20 million placement and ongoing clinical and development projects.

Immuron Limited’s unaudited Q3 FY26 sales rose 16% to AUD 1.5 million, driven by Travelan’s expanding footprint in Australia, Canada, and the US despite a stronger Australian dollar.

The ACCC has escalated its scrutiny of Insurance Australia Group’s proposed takeover of RAC Insurance, citing potential substantial lessening of competition in Western Australia’s motor and home insurance markets.

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.

Oneview Healthcare has secured A$12.3 million from its placement and security purchase plan, though the SPP fell well short of its A$2 million target. The company will now seek shareholder approval for the final tranche of its A$19 million raise at the September AGM.

ECP Emerging Growth Limited’s portfolio plunged 19.4% in the March quarter, dragging its net tangible asset value down by nearly 30%, as growth stocks stumbled amid geopolitical tensions and rising rates. The fund added furniture retailer Koala Company and sees value in its resilient holdings despite the rough patch.

Connexion Mobility reported a record $3 million quarterly revenue, boosted by exclusive software deployment for GM Canada’s Enhanced Exposure Program, while net profit before tax fell 31% due to higher expenses.

Xenitra Limited’s Q3 sales soared to $8.3 million, a 300% jump over Q2, driven by its Nutritionals division and a strategic $30 million partnership with Rockcheck Group for Danone products. The company also launched new OTC medicines and blockchain tokenised sales channels poised to fuel future growth.