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BLIS Technologies Limited (BLIS) delivered revenue of $5.1m, for the first quarter ended 30 June 2026 (1Q27), an increase of $1.5m, or up 42%, on the same period last year. 1Q27 EBITDA was a $1.1m profit compared to a $0.2m loss for 1Q26. The 1Q27 financial information is unaudited and in New Zealand dollars. B2B revenue was up 67% on 1Q26 driven by ingredient growth in Asia Pacific, strong Probi royalties and private label sales into China, partially offset by weaker ingredient revenue in Europe.

Revenue growth in international markets delivered an outstanding year for Skellerup, generating record normalised net profit after tax (NPAT) of $64.2 million, an 18 per cent increase over the prior year. Highlights for the year ended 30 June 2026 • Revenue of $390.1 million, up 10% on the prior comparative period (pcp) • Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) of $94.1 million including a non-recurring gain of $4.8 million principally arising from insurance proceeds for damaged equipment.

AKL FY26: Strong delivery on infrastructure and steady performance amid global headwinds Key performance data for the 12 months to 30 June 2026: • Total passenger movements increased 1.6% to 19.04 million • Domestic passenger movements grew 1.7% to 8.6 million, and international passenger movements (including transits) increased 1.6% to 10.5 million • Revenue was up 3% to $1,036 million.

The US market closed higher on Wednesday as easing government bond yields boosted risk appetite while a dramatic rally in shares of vaccine-maker Moderna drove gains in the healthcare sector. The Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.22%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were up 0.22% and 0.16% respectively. Other key markets ended lower. European stocks closed as follows: the FTSE100 (+0.14%), the Dax 30 (-0.14%), CAC 40 (-0.09%) and the STOXX (-0.37%).

FY26 financial highlights • EBIT from continuing operations before Significant Items of $414 million up $85 million on FY25 • Net earnings of $228 million, an improvement of $647 million on FY25 • Earnings per share of 21.2 cents against a 41.4 cent loss in FY25 • Net cash from operating activities of $715 million, up from $501 million in FY25 • Net debt of $637 million, reduced from $999 million at 30 June 2025 Commenting on the result, Managing Director & CEO Andrew Reding said: "Fletcher...

Mr Mirza is a highly regarded financial services executive with a successful career in investments and corporate development. He has worked both in New Zealand and overseas with IBM, BP, Lazard, EDF Energy, and NZ Super. Announcing the appointment, NZX Chair John McMahon says the Board had undertaken a global search for a new chief executive for the NZX Group and Mr Mirza was a standout candidate.

The US market closed lower on Tuesday with semiconductors leading technology declines as Middle East uncertainty pushed bond yields to multiyear peaks, feeding concerns about borrowing costs and inflation. The Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.22%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were down 0.69% and 1.33% respectively. Other key markets ended lower. European stocks closed as follows: the FTSE100 (+0.07%), the Dax 30 (-0.80%), CAC 40 (-0.82%) and the STOXX (-0.95%).

Auckland, NZ – [18 August 2026] – Scott Technology (NZX: SCT ) has secured a series of Materials Handling & Logistics (MHL) contracts totalling approximately NZ$20 million, reflecting continued momentum in the domain and further execution of the Company's Destination 2030 growth strategy.

Spark New Zealand (Spark) today announced the appointment of Non-Executive Director Vince Hawksworth as Chair of the Spark Board. The appointment follows the Board’s previously announced succession process. Justine Smyth will remain Chair until the conclusion of the Board meeting on 5 November 2026, marking the completion of her tenure and enabling Vince Hawksworth to commence as Chair by leading Spark’s FY26 AGM on 6 November 2026.

The US market closed lower on Monday as investors waited for quarterly reports from large retailers to provide insights into US consumer spending, while oil prices rose as the US and Iran appeared no closer to a deal. The Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.51%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were down 0.52% and 0.32% respectively. Other key markets ended lower. European stocks closed as follows: the FTSE100 (-0.28%), the Dax 30 (-0.38%), CAC 40 (-0.66%) and the STOXX (-0.14%).