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Reliance Worldwide Corporation plans to shutter its brass manufacturing in Melbourne, citing declining volumes tied to automation and supply chain shifts, while targeting a US$9 million boost to operating earnings by FY27.

Whitefield Industrials delivered a $21.1 million net profit for FY2026, upheld its long-standing dividend track record, and outperformed its benchmark despite geopolitical tensions and market volatility.

Delegat Group has raised its full-year Operating Net Profit after Tax forecast to $60-62 million, up from $50-55 million, driven by stronger global sales, lower US tariffs, and favourable FX.

Steel & Tube has secured a one-year extension on its ANZ banking facilities, underpinning financial stability as trading conditions soften due to geopolitical tensions and sector-specific pressures.

Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust (TEMIT) posted a robust 41.3% net asset value total return for FY2026, outpacing its benchmark and narrowing its share price discount, while maintaining dividends and expanding share buybacks.

AoFrio Limited is offering existing shareholders a 1-for-7 rights issue at NZ$0.07 per share following a NZ$4.56 million placement, aiming to raise nearly NZ$5 million to fund growth ambitions.

Aroa Biosurgery posted a breakout FY26, beating revenue and EBITDA guidance with a 54% surge in Myriad sales. The company plans significant investments in FY27 to accelerate growth and capitalise on new market opportunities.

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare posted a 14% revenue increase to NZ$2.31 billion and a 24% rise in net profit to NZ$468.5 million for FY2026, driven by strong hospital product sales and ongoing innovation.

AoFrio Limited has secured NZ$4.56 million through a share placement to existing investor Wairahi Investments, underpinning a bold strategy to boost revenue growth to 25% annually. A follow-up rights issue will allow current shareholders to participate at the same price.

Sanford Limited delivered record half-year earnings despite a 5.5% revenue dip, driven by robust salmon and wildcatch segments, while mussel farming faced headwinds. The company cut net debt by NZ$63 million and declared a steady 5.0 cps dividend.

Stelar Metals has entered a binding earn-in agreement to acquire 100% of the Hill of Leaders Tungsten Project in the Northern Territory, aiming to leverage surging tungsten prices and its NT development expertise with a planned drilling campaign.

AoFrio’s first quarter revenue plunged 28% year-on-year, weighed down by the loss of a major US motor customer amid tariffs. The refrigeration tech firm is banking on new IoT product launches in Q2 to stabilise sales and improve profitability over 2026.