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South Port has entered FY27 with record full-year earnings behind it and first-quarter cargo volumes still rising, while a new chair takes over during a fresh investment cycle. The port is also preparing to add staff and potentially replace major equipment as regional development opportunities build.

Frasers Group has declared its A$0.65 per share cash offer for Accent Group best and final, removing the prospect of a higher bid from Frasers before the takeover closes. Accent shareholders now have until 29 January 2027 to decide whether immediate cash certainty outweighs the company’s standalone growth plans.

Stanmore Resources has declared a fully franked interim dividend of 2.2 US cents per share after a strong third quarter cut net debt by US$53 million. Record South Walker Creek production, higher coal prices and progress on the US$105 million Moranbah South acquisition strengthened the company’s position heading into the final quarter.

Fitzroy River has sold the Silver Mines shares received in its Bowdens royalty transaction, taking total realised proceeds to A$15.7 million before costs. The company says surplus proceeds will be distributed to shareholders, but has not yet disclosed the amount or timing.

Amotiv has cut its FY27 revenue and underlying EBITA outlook by up to 5% after first-quarter revenue fell 5% on weaker vehicle demand and Thailand flooding. The ASX-listed automotive parts group will nevertheless launch another buyback of up to 5% of its shares, betting its depressed valuation will recover.

IPD Group closed FY26 with record revenue and earnings, a higher fully franked dividend and leverage of about 0.3 times underlying EBITDA. The electrical infrastructure provider enters FY27 with its data centre pipeline and Platinum Cables integration carrying much of the growth narrative.

Karoon Energy more than doubled quarterly production to 2.27 million barrels of oil equivalent as revenue climbed 64% to US$191.6 million. But the SPS-92 electrical fault remains unresolved, while the company balances growth spending, shareholder returns and US$269.2 million of net debt.

Otto Energy has strengthened its balance sheet and lifted FY2026 profit despite falling production, setting up a proposed A$20 million return of capital. The catch is that reserves are declining, asset-sale plans remain unresolved and part of the cash remains tied to offshore obligations.

Glencore returned to reported profit in 2025 and lifted shareholder distributions, while a stronger second half and expanding copper pipeline helped offset weaker coal markets. The mining giant is targeting more than 1 million tonnes of annualised copper production by 2028, but the strategy remains exposed to execution, commodity prices and transition risks.

Fitzroy River will pay shareholders a fully franked special dividend of 5.2 cents per share on 21 October, beginning the company’s planned return of excess cash. A separate return of capital remains subject to approvals and a future shareholder meeting.

The ATO has confirmed that two Senetas shareholder distributions totalling approximately $5.5 million should be treated as returns of capital rather than dividends for eligible Australian-resident investors. Any tax withheld from those payments is due to be returned within 14 days.

Redox enters FY27 from a position of record revenue, higher margins and a debt-free balance sheet, while its North American business passes $100 million in sales. The chemical distributor also reported 9% higher average selling prices in the first quarter, although volumes remained broadly flat and freight costs increased.