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Me Today has raised its full-year revenue forecast to over NZD 7.4 million, driven by strong domestic sales and a new exclusive distribution deal in Southeast Asia. The nutritional supplements company also expects a 25% reduction in EBITDA loss, reflecting tighter cost control amid ongoing product innovation.

Comvita has secured the minimum NZ$25 million capital raise required to activate its refinancing plan, driven by strong shareholder participation and Fraser and Neave’s near 20% stake. The Rights Offer closes today, setting the stage for debt repayment and financial restructuring.

Super Retail Group reports a subdued second half in FY26 with 0.4% like-for-like sales growth, impacted by geopolitical tensions and inflation, while costs rise to $66 million due to accelerated projects.

Locate Technologies has landed a three-year contract with FedEx Australia to deploy its AI-driven Locate2u platform, marking a significant commercial win for the New Zealand logistics tech firm.

The GPT Group delivered strong operational results in Q1 2026 with near-record occupancy across retail, office, and logistics assets, alongside solid retail sales and leasing activity. The group’s $610 million oversubscribed equity raise in its Wholesale Shopping Centre Fund underpins growth plans, while FY 2026 earnings guidance is reiterated.

BWP Property Group has announced a fully underwritten $228 million entitlement offer to finance a $163 million development pipeline, primarily focused on large format retail assets, reaffirming its FY26 distribution guidance.

AGL Energy tightens its FY26 earnings outlook, buoyed by strong operational performance and strategic investments in batteries and gas peaking assets amid rising electricity demand driven by data centres and electrification.

NEXTDC urges eligible retail shareholders to participate in its A$1.5 billion entitlement offer, priced at a 10.9% discount, with a top-up facility available. The retail offer closes on 11 May 2026, following recent senior debt commitments that bolster its growth plans.

JB Hi-Fi posted modest sales growth in Australia and The Good Guys during Q3 FY26, while New Zealand sales declined amid rising supplier costs and stock shortages heading into a critical trading period.

Judo Bank’s Q3 results show solid lending expansion, stable credit quality amid economic uncertainty, and reaffirmed FY26 guidance with a healthy capital buffer.

Vicinity Centres delivered a resilient 3Q FY26 with high occupancy, strong retail sales growth, and a $654 million capital raise through long-dated debt issuances, reaffirming its FY26 earnings guidance at the top end.

Vicinity Centres delivered a robust third quarter in FY26 with high occupancy and retail sales growth, while successfully extending debt maturity and advancing key developments at Chatswood Chase and Galleria.