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Wrkr has outlined warnings, training and share-repurchase measures after 603,540 shares linked to non-executive director Emma Dobson were sold during a closed trading period. The company says the sale was inadvertent and occurred without Dobson’s knowledge, while committing to tighter controls around related-party trading.

James Hardie has raised its FY27 Free Cash Flow target to at least US$600 million and expects to deliver its US$125 million cost synergy target roughly a year early. The company also outlined a 4% to 7% annual organic growth ambition above market, while targeting net leverage below 2.0x by Q2 FY28.

Regal Asian Investments delivered a 3.2% net portfolio return in August, lifting its 12-month performance to 36.4% despite continued volatility across Asian equities. The listed investment company’s shares ended the month at a 14.3% discount to post-tax NTA, while its buy-back and fully franked dividend continued.

Marlin Global delivered a 3.0% gross performance return in August, beating its benchmark as software holdings rebounded sharply. The Fisher Funds-managed portfolio is also preparing to exit some investments and add businesses in three sectors.

James Hardie Industries has agreed to divest its European Fermacell sustainable walling and flooring business to Holcim for €840 million, while planning to close its European fiber cement operations and launch a $250 million share buyback.

Connexion Mobility Ltd reported a 10% revenue increase to US$12.3 million for FY26, driven by its software platform expansion and the acquisition of Hallam Road Automotive. Profit after tax dipped slightly by 1%, while the company continued aggressive share buybacks to enhance shareholder value.

Australian Finance Group (ASX:AFG) reported a 39% jump in FY26 net profit after tax to AUD 48.5 million, driven by growth across its broker network and lending book, alongside its first mandatory climate disclosures.

Shriro Holdings (ASX: SHM) posted a 7.5% revenue increase to $111 million for FY26, alongside a 44% jump in net profit after tax to $10.8 million. The company declared a fully franked final dividend and completed substantial share buy-backs, while guiding FY27 EBITDA to $12–15 million amid increased marketing spend.

InvestSMART Group Limited swung to a net loss of $575,633 in FY26, marking a sharp reversal from the prior year’s profit, amid a strategic pivot including a pending $16 million sale of its Intelligent Investor business.

Carlton Investments lifted its profit by 6.1% to $41.18 million for FY2026, boosted by higher dividends, even as its equity portfolio value fell 6.2%. The company declared a final dividend increase including a special payout amid ongoing market volatility.

Almonty Industries launches a US$300 million share repurchase program over three years, aiming to capitalise on undervalued shares ahead of full capacity at its Sangdong mine.

Regal Asian Investments (ASX:RG8) posted a stellar FY26 with a net profit after tax of $124.8 million, driven by a 52.6% net portfolio return and a 10 cent fully franked final dividend, reflecting strong exposure to Asian semiconductors amid the AI boom.