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ASX reported operating revenue of 1.25 billion AUD for fiscal 2026 (+13.3%) and an adjusted NPAT increase of 5.2%, while reported NPAT fell 3.5% due to one-off items. The final dividend was raised to 1.047 AUD, bringing the full-year dividend to 2.065 AUD. Management expects high cost growth of 18–21% in 2027 and plans CapEx of 180–200 million AUD to modernize technology and carry out remediation measures. The shares rose 11.85% to 62.09 AUD after the results and are trading close to the 52-week high. » More on de.investing.com

Exchange operator ASX signals an acceleration in technology modernisation and regulatory work and raises its FY27 capex guidance to A$180–200m (previously A$160–180m) and FY27 spend growth to 18–21%. For FY28 ASX expects capex of A$170–190m and lowers its medium‑term return on equity target range to 12–14%. The company plans to keep dividends at the lower end of the 75–85% payout range for at least the next two payments and confirmed its FY26 guidance; unaudited operating revenue rose 12.5% year‑on‑year to A$1.03bn. » More on de.investing.com

The ASX has exempted DroneShield from the obligation to file quarterly activity reports and Appendix 4C cash flow reports after the company recorded positive operating cash flow for four consecutive quarters. Going forward, only the regular disclosure requirements for half-year and annual financial statements and the obligation to promptly report price-sensitive events will apply. DroneShield continues to emphasize regular shareholder communication but may provide quarterly updates on a voluntary basis. The stock fell about 4.6 percent on Monday. » More on finanzen.net

An investigation led by ASIC and the Reserve Bank of Australia concludes that ASX’s risk-management and compliance practices need development and better integration into business processes. The panel criticizes that short-term financial targets have crowded out investment in systems, technology, staff and operational resilience. As a result, regulators imposed a A$150m capital add-on and ASX has raised its annual cost guidance. The exchange operator has presented an action plan to realign remediation programs and strengthen governance of its clearing and settlement infrastructure. » More on de.investing.com

ASX reported a revenue rise of 11.2% to $602.8m for H1 2026 and an adjusted NPAT of $263.6m (+3.9%), while the EBITDA margin fell 180 basis points to 61.4%. The company cut the interim dividend to 101.8 cents (-8.5%) and expects FY26 cost growth of 20–23% and capex of $170–180m. The ASIC investigation has prompted governance changes, an additional capital requirement of $150m and higher spending on technology modernization (including the CHESS project), prompting a cautious investor response. » More on de.investing.com