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Vection Technologies has locked in approximately $2.3 million in new AI-related contracts spanning healthcare, luxury fashion, public services, airport passenger assistance, and security, pushing total orders since April 2026 to around $7 million.

Charter Hall (ASX: CHC) has announced a 6% increase in its full-year distribution to 50.67 cents per security for FY26, reflecting steady income growth and a fully franked dividend component.

ClearVue Technologies has secured A$6 million through a $5 million institutional placement and a fully underwritten $1 million Share Purchase Plan, aiming to bolster its balance sheet and fund international expansion and product development.

Metcash Limited posted a modest rise in FY26 revenue and EBITDA, driven by strong Food segment growth and strategic acquisitions, while facing pressure in Hardware margins and suspending its Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

GPT Group has declared an estimated 12.25 cents per stapled security distribution for the first half of 2026, marking a modest increase from prior payouts as it prepares to release interim financial results in August.

Dexus Convenience Retail REIT reports a 1.1% net valuation uplift for H1 2026 and increases its on-market buy-back target to 5% of securities, signalling confidence in its portfolio and capital management.

Vitrafy Life Sciences has launched a non-underwritten Share Purchase Plan to raise approximately A$2 million, offering existing Australian and New Zealand shareholders the chance to buy shares at A$2.60 each, matching the recent institutional placement price.

Australian Agricultural Company (ASX:AAC) defied North Queensland floods to deliver a 23% jump in operating profit, driven by strong beef pricing and herd valuation gains.

Challenger Limited is merging its Fidante funds management business with Channel Capital, creating Channel Group with $150 billion in assets. Challenger will hold a 45% stake and expects a $100 million pre-tax gain in FY27.

Stealth Group Holdings has posted record preliminary FY26 results, driven by strong organic growth and the transformative acquisition of Hardware & Building Traders (HBT). The company remains on track for its ambitious FY28 sales and EBITDA margin targets.

Hydrix Limited has secured $5.22 million from its retail entitlement offer, leaving nearly $3 million in entitlements unsold, which will be offered separately under a shortfall offer managed by Peak Asset Management.

Spenda Limited has launched the retail component of its $8.545 million accelerated entitlement offer, aiming to recapitalise, reduce debt, and support product development. Eligible shareholders can subscribe for 7 new shares per existing share, with free attaching options exercisable until 2031.