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Metcash delivered $558 million of operating cash flow and 2.8% ex-tobacco sales growth in the first 18 weeks of FY27, but warned that cost inflation, adverse sales mix and tobacco changes will weigh on first-half earnings. The group also expects to spend a further $18 million to $20 million on its Horizon technology program.

Jameson Resources has opened the retail leg of a A$5 million accelerated entitlement offer, giving eligible shareholders the chance to buy new shares at a 22.2% discount to the latest stated closing price. The company says institutional demand has already delivered about A$3.7 million, with a further A$1.59 million placement, but the retail component remains non-underwritten.

Manuka Resources has secured A$14.5 million through a placement to fund finishing its silver de-slime circuit and accelerate production at Wonawinta, targeting first gold sales by September and silver revenues from January 2027.

Peter Warren Automotive has secured ACCC approval for its acquisition of Wakeling Automotive’s dealerships in Sydney’s Macarthur region, contingent on divesting eight sites to maintain local competition.

OMG Group Limited is offering eligible shareholders in Australia and New Zealand a chance to buy up to $30,000 of new shares at a 5.4% discount through a Share Purchase Plan following a recent $1.5 million placement.

The Calmer Co International Limited has closed a renounceable rights issue, raising $1.82 million before costs with full director participation. The capital will support inventory build, retail expansion with Coles, and ongoing strategic partnerships in kava supply and manufacturing.

Jameson Resources is raising up to A$5 million through a discounted entitlement offer to complete environmental approvals and Indigenous partnerships for its Crown Mountain steelmaking coal project.

Alliance Aviation Services has launched the retail tranche of its fully underwritten $40 million equity raising, offering shareholders new shares at $0.70 each to reinforce its balance sheet and support ongoing turnaround efforts.

Yowie Group Limited cut its net loss to US$0.20 million in FY26 despite a 27.1% drop in revenue, driven by cost cuts, loan impairment reversals, and new product launches including the Yowie x NBA series.

Australian Unity Limited (ASX:AYU) posted a statutory loss of $155.2 million for FY2026, reflecting regulatory headwinds, transformation costs, and sector disruptions, while advancing its climate risk management and strategic portfolio adjustments.

Australian Bond Exchange Holdings (ASX: ABE) reported a 47% revenue increase to $3.55 million for FY26, cutting its loss after tax by nearly two-thirds to $1.51 million amid ongoing going concern uncertainty.

Oliver's Real Food swung to a statutory profit of $598k in FY2026, reversing a $2.91 million loss a year earlier, driven by store closures and cost discipline. Despite an 8% revenue drop, EBITDAI surged 36.8%, and the company kicked off FY27 with encouraging sales and earnings growth.