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L1 Group Limited delivered a standout FY26 with statutory profit up 79% and underlying net profit nearly doubling, driven by merger synergies and strong fund performance.

oOh!media reported a 1.4% revenue increase to $340.9 million in 1H26 but saw adjusted underlying EBITDA fall 22.5% due to rising fixed rents and soft billboard demand. The company declared a 2 cent interim dividend and agreed to a $1.68 per share takeover scheme with I Squared Capital.

National Australia Bank’s June quarter cash earnings edged up 2% excluding a large notable item, supported by lower credit impairments and steady business lending growth despite rising costs and economic headwinds.

The a2 Milk Company posted a 12.4% rise in FY26 revenue to NZ$1.975 billion, but net profit from continuing operations fell 5.8% amid supply chain disruptions in China. The company declared a $300 million special dividend and expects mid single-digit revenue growth in FY27.

Nex Metals Explorations and Wangkatja Tjungula Aboriginal Corporation’s joint venture is set to acquire the East Scotia Gold Project, adding a strategically located asset with promising geology and minimal recent exploration to their portfolio.

Motio Limited delivered a robust FY26 with profit before tax rising to $1.622 million, underpinned by record revenue months and a strengthened balance sheet following a capital raise.

QBE Insurance Group posted a modest 1% increase in net profit to US$1.03 billion for the first half of 2026, underpinned by steady premium growth and disciplined underwriting.

Telstra Group Limited posted modest revenue decline but growth in profit and earnings per share for FY26, alongside a 10.5% dividend increase and a new $1 billion share buy-back. The company advances its Connected Future 30 strategy while managing a major July network outage.

Premier Investments trims FY26 Premier Retail EBIT forecast to $176 million, citing tough trading conditions and announces exit from UK Peter Alexander stores while focusing on Australian growth and loyalty programs.

Orezone Gold Corporation’s latest drilling at Bomboré reveals significant extensions and high-grade zones, setting the stage for a material resource and reserve upgrade expected in early 2027.

Napier Port (NZX:NPH) reported a 38.9% increase in underlying net profit after tax for Q3 2026, driven by container services revenue growth and ongoing strategic infrastructure projects.

De.mem Limited is poised for a record 2026, driven by 29 consecutive quarters of cash receipts growth, positive operating cashflow, and strategic expansion into the gold mining sector through Core Chemicals.