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Southern Cross Electrical Engineering’s FY26 underlying profits surged despite a $46.1 million WestConnex arbitration settlement dragging statutory net profit sharply lower. The group declared a record dividend and raised FY27 EBITDA guidance by 30%.

Morphic Ethical Equities Fund Limited delivered a 1.34% rise in net profit to $7.32 million for FY26, outpacing its benchmark with a 29.11% portfolio return and announcing a fully franked 1.4 cent dividend alongside plans for a substantial share buyback.

Miramar Resources has restructured its board and executive roles to bolster its growth strategy, appointing Mark Hanlon as Non-Executive Director and transitioning Marion Bush to Chief Executive Officer. The company also outlined upcoming drilling programs at key Western Australian projects.

Wilson Asset Management's active portfolio surged 75.5% in FY2026, vastly outperforming benchmarks and underpinning a generous fully franked dividend. The fund's pivot to AI, critical minerals, and small resources sectors underpins a cautiously optimistic outlook amid market volatility.

Janus Electric has locked in A$7.7 million through a private placement to bolster its growth in the North American electric heavy vehicle market, following a surge in orders.

Marlin Global's portfolio delivered a 2.0% gross return in Q2 2026, driven by rebounds in ICON and semiconductor holdings, but lagged a strong US market rally led by AI and chip stocks.

Savana’s US Small Caps Active ETF (ASX: SVNP) rose 3.74% in June 2026, underperforming the S&P Small Cap 600 benchmark by 7.69% despite a strong 11.43% rally in US small caps driven by valuation expansion and a stronger US dollar.

Memphasys delivered a record $150,000 quarterly revenue, secured its largest Felix™ supply contract with Monash IVF, and expanded into UK and Southeast Asian IVF markets, positioning for accelerated growth in FY27.

BlackRock Investment Management reveals the estimated distribution for the iShares S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR) ending June 2026, highlighting a significant portion of income sourced from foreign earnings and discounted capital gains.

Ryder Capital posted a robust 33.53% pre-tax NTA return for FY26, far outpacing market benchmarks, and announced a fully franked 12 cents per share dividend for FY27, underscoring confidence in its small-cap portfolio.

Freedom Bidco, Inc. has launched a non-binding cash proposal to acquire all Strata shares at A$0.16 each, matching the last traded price before suspension and offering shareholders a rare liquidity event ahead of Strata's expected ASX delisting.

VanEck Investments Limited has issued a comprehensive Replacement Product Disclosure Statement for eight of its Australian ETFs, detailing investment strategies, fees, risks, and operational protocols under ASX AQUA Rules.