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Vicinity Centres reported a doubling of net profit and delivered funds from operations at the top of guidance, underpinned by strategic acquisitions and strong portfolio performance.

FirstWave Cloud Technology is launching its first AI-powered compliance management feature for Open-AudIT, aiming to convert a large base of free users into paying customers through a subscription model integrated with AWS.

Vicinity Centres has reported a robust increase in revenue and net profit for FY25, alongside a steady distribution payout to securityholders. The company’s financial health shows promising resilience amid a competitive real estate market.

EV Resources has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Wogen Resources and Xcelsior Capital Advisors to fund and advance its Los Lirios Antimony Project in Mexico, aiming to establish a 100 tonne-per-day processing plant.

Unico Silver Limited has raised $25 million through a share placement to accelerate drilling and resource upgrades at its key silver projects in Argentina, aiming to define a major silver equivalent resource.

Arafura Rare Earths has successfully raised approximately A$80 million through a two-tranche institutional placement and launched a A$5 million share purchase plan, strengthening its cash position ahead of the Nolans project final investment decision.

Magellan Financial Group reported a solid FY25 with an 8.2% rise in assets under management and a notable surge in strategic partnership income, offsetting a dip in investment management revenue.

Magellan Financial Group reported a 5% rise in operating profit for FY25 despite a 31% drop in statutory net profit, driven by strong growth in assets under management and booming income from strategic partnerships.

Neurizon Therapeutics reports encouraging topline results from its Phase 1 Open-Label Extension study of NUZ-001, demonstrating long-term safety and a significant survival advantage in ALS patients. These findings pave the way for the pivotal HEALEY ALS Platform Trial planned for late 2025.

Felix Group Holdings has completed a fully underwritten A$16 million placement at a premium, aiming to acquire Nexvia and boost its SaaS platform expansion. A follow-up Share Purchase Plan will offer existing shareholders a chance to participate.

Beam Communications finalizes the independent valuation of its Zoleo Inc. joint venture stake at US$13.7 million and confirms plans to return capital to shareholders.

Wia Gold Limited has raised A$30 million through a placement to fund accelerated exploration and development at its Kokoseb gold project in Namibia, bolstering its cash position to approximately A$55 million.

Magellan Financial Group reported a 31% drop in net profit after tax for FY25, yet operating profit rose 5%, supported by strategic partnerships and an 8.2% increase in assets under management. The Board declared a special fully franked dividend, signaling confidence in future earnings.

Whitefield Income Limited has reported a $7.8 million net profit in its first seven months as an ASX-listed company, alongside steady monthly dividends annualised at 8%. The company’s portfolio outperformed its benchmark, signaling a promising start post-IPO.

Vicinity Centres reported a robust FY25 with statutory net profit soaring to $1 billion, driven by strategic portfolio repositioning and strong leasing momentum. The company’s focus on premium retail assets and key developments underpin a cautiously optimistic outlook for FY26.

LTR Pharma’s intranasal ED treatment SPONTAN achieves peak effect up to five times faster than oral tablets, according to new peer-reviewed clinical data published in a leading European journal.

Ovanti Limited has secured a strategic three-year partnership with Shift4 Payments to launch its innovative Buy Now Pay Later services across over 100,000 US merchants, leveraging AI-driven credit models and stablecoin-backed funding.

Lindian Resources has approved the Final Investment Decision for its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, securing full funding and a strategic partnership with Iluka Resources. The company is raising A$91.5 million via institutional placement to advance development and expansion plans.

Lindian Resources has raised A$91.5 million through a strong institutional placement, enabling the final investment decision for the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project’s Stage 1 development with production targeted for late 2026.

Novomatic AG has launched an unconditional A$1.00 per share cash takeover offer for all remaining shares in Ainsworth Game Technology Limited, representing a 35% premium to pre-announcement prices. The offer runs alongside a previously announced scheme and comes with unanimous support from Ainsworth's Independent Board Committee.

Xamble Group Limited is accelerating its transformation into Southeast Asia’s premier influencer marketing platform, reporting strong H1 revenue growth and launching a strategic rights issue to fund expansion and technology upgrades.

Lycopodium Limited delivered robust FY25 financial results, hitting the top end of guidance with $339.6 million revenue and $42.2 million net profit. The company’s strategic SAXUM acquisition broadens its footprint in the Americas, positioning it well for growth in critical minerals and clean energy sectors.

Pharmx Technologies reported a 13% increase in FY25 revenues to $7.53 million, driven by strong growth across its Gateway and Marketplace platforms. The company maintained positive EBITDA and a solid cash position despite legal expenses, setting the stage for an ambitious FY26 growth strategy.

Vicinity Centres reported a robust FY25 with statutory net profit surpassing $1 billion and Funds From Operations reaching the top end of guidance, underpinned by strategic asset acquisitions and strong portfolio performance.