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St Barbara has secured an ASX waiver that clears the regulatory path for a major redesign of 69.5 million unvested employee rights. Shareholders must still approve the changes, including a 15-year exercise window and dividend equivalent payments.

NobleOak Life delivered robust FY26 results with in-force premiums climbing 18% to $549.2 million and underlying NPAT up 15%, driven by strong market share gains and operational efficiency.

Katana Capital Limited lifted its net profit by 43% to $3.8 million for FY2026, underpinned by a 4% revenue rise and solid investment income gains. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 0.5 cents per share and continued its share buyback program.

Mainfreight reported a 2.8% revenue increase to NZ$5.38 billion for FY26, but profit before tax declined 8.5% to NZ$350.9 million, weighed down by higher overheads and regional challenges. The company declared a steady final dividend and outlined ongoing network expansion plans.

Little Green Pharma (ASX:LGP) posted a 15.3% revenue increase to AUD 42.5 million in FY2026, driven by European market expansion, yet recorded a $1.4 million loss after tax impacted by significant inventory write-downs.

The Smart US 500 ETF reported a near-billion-dollar fund size with a 5-year average annual return of 14.14% after fees and tax, maintaining a high-risk profile and low management fees of 0.34%.

Flight Centre Travel Group (ASX: FLT) has agreed to divest its 47% shareholding in Pedal Group to the Turner Collective for $61.7 million, aligning with its strategy to focus on core travel businesses. The sale requires shareholder approval and is expected to complete next month, with FLT anticipating a one-off accounting gain of approximately $15 million.

Baby Bunting reported a 6.7% rise in revenue to $271.4 million for H1 2026, while statutory net profit after tax fell 52.5%. Adjusted earnings paint a steadier picture with a 4.1% increase in pro forma NPAT.

The Australian Tax Office has issued rulings confirming capital gains tax roll-over relief for Aurumin Limited shareholders and optionholders involved in recent schemes of arrangement, clarifying key tax implications.

VanEck Investments Limited has announced dividend payments and dividend reinvestment plan (DRP) prices for 11 of its exchange traded funds, outlining important dates for investors to note.

Vanguard Investments Australia has announced the estimated distribution and tax components for its Vanguard FTSE Asia ex Japan Shares Index ETF for the quarter ending September 2025, highlighting key details for investors on cash payouts and tax implications.

GTN Limited has received a binding Class Ruling from the Australian Taxation Office confirming that its recent $0.23 per share capital return is not a dividend, clarifying tax implications for shareholders and the company.