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Wrkr has outlined warnings, training and share-repurchase measures after 603,540 shares linked to non-executive director Emma Dobson were sold during a closed trading period. The company says the sale was inadvertent and occurred without Dobson’s knowledge, while committing to tighter controls around related-party trading.

Paragon Care has lined up an on-market buy-back of up to 82.8 million shares, worth about $10.8 million at the latest closing price, while its employee trust can acquire a further 23.9 million shares. The transactions give the healthcare group two sizeable tools for managing its capital and incentive plans, although neither maximum is guaranteed to be completed.

Alcoa has filed South32’s meeting materials ahead of a shareholder vote on the proposed sale of bauxite, alumina and aluminium interests. The transaction remains subject to shareholder approval, regulatory clearance, financing and other closing conditions.

NOVONIX Limited posted a $24.6 million half-year loss while delivering a critical synthetic graphite sample to Panasonic and reaffirming a 2027 production start. The company raised $21.7 million to fund its North American battery materials expansion amid ongoing U.S. trade and policy developments.

CleanSpace Holdings is set to repurchase up to 10% of its shares over the next year, signalling confidence in its growth prospects and capital position.

The Koala Company posted a $24.6 million profit for FY26 on $332.3 million revenue, surpassing IPO forecasts with strong international growth and margin gains.

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare has raised its full-year net profit guidance for FY2027, buoyed by robust first-half sales and a $23 million US tariff refund. The medical devices maker forecasts up to 24% profit growth in H1, driven by hospital product demand and operational efficiencies.

Perpetual Equity Investment Company (ASX: PIC) posted a 44.4% drop in net profit to $12.1 million for FY26, yet held its fully franked dividend steady at 8.0 cents per share and announced a shift to monthly dividend payments starting December 2026.

NOVONIX has hit a critical milestone by delivering a synthetic graphite anode sample to Panasonic, supporting a planned production start in late 2027. The company secured A$21.66 million in fresh capital to fund production readiness, while navigating an evolving US trade and policy landscape aimed at boosting domestic battery materials.

Syrah Resources moderated graphite output amid subdued ex-China demand, raised US$72 million to support ramp-up, and advanced Vidalia anode material towards commercial sales in H2 2026.

Boresight Ltd has secured a lease for a new 812 square metre manufacturing hub in Huntsville, Alabama, vastly expanding its US production capacity for aerial target drones amid rising military demand.

Lodestar Minerals has responded to an ASX query over the late filing of director interest notices, attributing the delay to an administrative oversight during an option conversion process. The company has updated its procedures to prevent future lapses.