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Tyro Payments has stepped back from its proposed acquisition of Smartpay after the latter entered an exclusivity agreement with another bidder offering NZ$1.20 per share. This move halts Tyro's due diligence and merger plans, reshaping the competitive landscape in the payments sector.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a slight 1% decline in net profit to $3.3 billion for the first half of 2025, while business and institutional lending grew robustly. The bank maintained a solid capital position and announced a fully franked interim dividend of 76 cents per share.

Westpac Banking Corporation posted a $3.5 billion net profit for the first half of 2025, maintaining strong capital ratios and advancing its digital transformation and sustainability initiatives despite a slight earnings dip.

Westpac Banking Corporation posted a slight 1% decline in net profit for the first half of 2025, underpinned by strong growth in business and institutional lending and a resilient balance sheet amid global volatility.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a modest 1% decline in net profit to AUD 3.317 billion for the six months ended March 2025, maintaining its interim dividend and advancing key digital and sustainability initiatives.

Corella Resources has capitalised on strong demand following its recent rights issue by placing an additional 68 million shares and options, boosting total funds raised to over $1 million.

MedAdvisor Limited’s trading suspension has been lifted immediately following the release of an announcement about the outcome of a court application under the Corporations Act 2001.

Wellard Limited has secured a final ATO Class Ruling confirming its 2 cents-per-share return of capital is not a dividend, clarifying tax treatment for shareholders following the sale of its MV Ocean Ute vessel.

Classic Minerals Limited has completed the sale of its Kat Gap tenements for A$7 million, using the proceeds to retire debt and accelerate exploration at its Lady Ada and Lady Magdalene gold projects within the Forrestania region.

CL8 Holdings has completed a strategic merger of its Carly car subscription business with Carbar Holdings, combining two of Australia’s leading platforms. The company retains a stake in the merged entity and plans to pursue fresh growth opportunities while streamlining operations.

Yowie Group Ltd has responded to ASX queries detailing a significant revenue impact from reduced store facings and clarified complex loan arrangements with Keybridge Capital Limited amid ongoing solvency concerns.

Ecofibre Limited’s shares have been suspended from trading following the appointment of voluntary administrators, reflecting severe financial distress and regulatory concerns.