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Southern Cross Electrical Engineering has announced over $110 million in new and renewed contracts, reinforcing its position in Australia’s infrastructure services and manufacturing sectors.

SGH Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.32 per share for the six months ending June 2025, signaling steady returns for shareholders.

QBE Insurance Group has updated its dividend announcement, confirming cash payments as the default option over share plans for its upcoming 31-cent dividend.

Vulcan Steel has reported preliminary FY25 earnings with stable EBITDA and reduced net debt, while highlighting cautious optimism for FY26 amid tough trading conditions.

Spark New Zealand is selling 75% of its data centre business to Pacific Equity Partners for up to $705 million, aiming to accelerate capacity expansion amid rising cloud and AI demand.

Seven West Media reports a robust 33% rise in underlying net profit, driven by a 26% jump in 7plus digital revenue, even as traditional TV advertising revenue declines by 4%.

SGH Ltd reported solid FY25 results with EBIT rising 8% to $1.54 billion, supported by strong performances in Boral and WesTrac, alongside a 49% surge in operating cash flow. The company projects continued earnings growth in FY26 amid disciplined capital management and operational improvements.

Seven West Media reported a solid second half earnings rebound driven by strong growth in its 7plus streaming platform, helping to counteract declines in traditional broadcast TV revenue. Despite a 4% revenue dip for FY25, the company’s digital pivot shows promising momentum.

SGH Ltd reported solid FY25 results with 8% EBIT growth, margin expansion, and a 17% dividend increase, setting a confident tone for FY26. The diversified industrial services group demonstrated robust cash flow and reduced leverage despite mixed divisional performances.

Seven West Media reports a 4.5% revenue decline and a sharp 63.3% drop in net profit for FY2025, with no dividends declared.

SGH Ltd reported a solid 12.6% rise in net profit for FY2025 alongside a dividend increase, reflecting steady growth despite key asset sales. The company’s net tangible asset backing per share surged, signaling strengthened balance sheet resilience.