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Sigma Lithium says a Federal Court of Appeals decision has restored the environmental licences supporting its Grota do Cirilo operation, allowing mining and processing to resume. The company has also reaffirmed its target of reaching 330,000 tonnes of annualised lithium oxide concentrate production by year-end 2027.

DGL Group's FY26 results show a $5.8 million underlying loss amid investments in manufacturing and logistics capacity, with the company targeting margin improvements through better utilisation and cost control in FY27.

Talius Group’s HY2026 results reveal a strategic pivot towards higher-margin software subscriptions, with gross margin surging to 51% despite a 19% revenue dip due to hardware deployment timing. Active subscriptions topped 53,200, underpinning a $3.26 million ARR, while cash burn shrank dramatically.

Steadfast Group delivered double-digit underlying EBITA growth in FY26 alongside a recommended $6 per share acquisition offer, reflecting a premium of nearly 52%. The insurer broker network continues to expand, supported by technology upgrades and international acquisitions.

Synertec Corporation has been awarded the delivery phase of the Brooklyn Pump Station IO Upgrade by Melbourne Water, extending a contract valued at approximately $1.1 million. The project modernises critical water infrastructure with advanced operational technology.

The Lottery Corporation reported a resilient FY26 performance despite a rare jackpot drought, extending its Victorian licence by 40 years and unveiling a fresh digital-focused strategy.

Challenger Limited delivered a solid FY26 with normalised net profit after tax rising 3% to $468 million, supported by record annuity sales and strategic partnerships. The company also declared a 7% higher fully franked dividend and announced an upsized $450 million share buy-back.

ASX Limited reported a 13.3% rise in operating revenue to $1.25 billion for FY26, with underlying net profit up 5.2%, despite a 3.5% dip in statutory profit due to significant one-off costs including a $20.5 million ASIC penalty. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 104.7 cents per share and appointed Anthony Attia as CEO.

Tabcorp Holdings has agreed to acquire BetMakers Technology Group for approximately $267 million, aiming to accelerate its wagering technology upgrade and expand its global B2B footprint. The deal targets $30 million in cost synergies by Year 2 and expects double-digit EPS accretion by Year 3.

Peppermint Innovation Ltd (ASX:PIL) reported a 171% jump in group revenue for the June quarter, powered by a 577% surge in its Bizmoto revenue and a successful pilot of its QRPh Person-to-Merchant payment platform that tripled monthly transaction values. The company is advancing its ASX reinstatement while expanding its digital payments ecosystem in the Philippines.

Spectur Limited posted its strongest quarter of cash receipts in FY26, driven by new contracts and a major technology upgrade, while launching legal action over significant customer losses.

Aeeris Ltd has boosted its Annual Recurring Revenue by 9.1% year-on-year to $3.84 million, driven by an 18.6% rise in fixed subscription revenue and a strategic shift towards enterprise clients.