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Sigma Healthcare reports a robust 41% rise in EBIT following its merger with Chemist Warehouse, upgrading synergy targets and expanding its retail footprint internationally.

Sigma Healthcare has completed a reverse acquisition merger with Chemist Warehouse, reporting $6 billion in revenue and declaring a fully franked dividend. The merger reshapes Australia’s pharmacy landscape with ambitious synergy targets and operational shifts.

RLF AgTech has successfully raised $4.5 million through a heavily oversubscribed placement, aiming to accelerate its Australian expansion and reduce leverage by cancelling convertible notes.

Inghams Group reported a stable FY25 underlying EBITDA pre AASB 16 at $236.4 million, with strong New Zealand growth offsetting challenges in Australia. The company outlines a cautious but optimistic FY26 outlook, focusing on cost reductions and operational efficiencies.

Universal Store Holdings reported a robust FY25 with 15.5% revenue growth to $333.3 million, driven by strong like-for-like sales and new store openings. Despite a goodwill impairment in its CTC segment, the group declared a solid final dividend and advanced its sustainability agenda.

Centuria Capital Group has outperformed its FY25 earnings guidance, reporting a 4.3% rise in operating EPS and announcing ambitious FY26 growth targets alongside the launch of Australia’s first public sovereign AI Factory.

WAM Income Maximiser (ASX – WMX) has declared its first monthly fully franked dividend, marking a significant milestone shortly after its April 2025 IPO. The company aims to steadily grow dividends while targeting a yield above the RBA cash rate.

RLF AgTech reports a robust 74% increase in customer cash receipts for FY2025, alongside a significant expansion of its Australian distribution network and strong pre-orders from China, signaling a promising start to FY2026.

Australian Ethical Investment Ltd has reported a record $13.94 billion in funds under management, driven by robust net inflows and disciplined ethical investing amid economic challenges.

RLF AgTech has resolved a legal dispute over a consultancy agreement, clearing the way for renewed focus on expanding its crop nutrition business domestically and internationally.

Accent Group reports a modest decline in like-for-like sales and margin compression in the second half of FY25, setting full-year EBIT guidance between $108 million and $111 million.

Cann Group Limited has reported a strong operational update, exceeding its medicinal cannabis production targets and significantly reducing costs, while expanding sales channels and securing fresh capital to bolster its balance sheet.