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Tabcorp Holdings has finalized its Dividend Reinvestment Plan price at AUD 1.02 per share alongside an unfranked dividend of 1 cent per share for the first half of FY2025, payable mid-September.

PointsBet’s board has reaffirmed its recommendation for shareholders to accept MIXI Australia’s $1.25 cash takeover offer, while cautioning against betr Entertainment’s unsolicited scrip bid amid financial and control uncertainties.

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises faces ASX scrutiny following a steep share price fall after its FY25 results, with regulators seeking clarity on earnings disclosures and market expectations.

betr Entertainment Limited has increased its takeover offer for PointsBet Holdings Limited shares, raising the share exchange ratio and expanding its selective buy-back pool to $90 million. Despite MIXI Australia Pty Ltd's refusal to accept the offer, betr's board remains confident and urges shareholder approval at the upcoming meeting.

KMD Brands has launched a comprehensive 'Next Level' turnaround strategy targeting $25 million in cost savings alongside $15 million in growth investments, aiming to restore profitability and accelerate brand-led expansion.

KMD Brands has launched a comprehensive transformation strategy aimed at unlocking brand potential and driving sustainable growth through cost reductions, product innovation, and digital acceleration.

Merino & Co. has secured a strategic offtake and distribution agreement with Chinese apparel giant BINJORA, marking a significant step into the Chinese market with an initial order exceeding $50,000. The partnership also includes co-branded product development for Australia, leveraging BINJORA’s manufacturing strengths.

Collins Foods delivered record $1.5 billion revenue in FY25, pivoting to focus on KFC growth in Australia and Germany while exiting Taco Bell. Despite impairments and wage remediation costs, the company targets strong profit growth in FY26.

Collins Foods has reported a robust 6.7% increase in total sales for the first 18 weeks of FY26, driven by strong same-store sales growth in Australia, the Netherlands, and Germany. The company reaffirms its optimistic profit guidance amid ongoing expansion and operational improvements.

Merino & Co. Limited reported a significant 36% decline in revenues alongside a $2.76 million loss for the fiscal year ended June 2025, marking a stark reversal from the prior year’s modest profit.

Aumake Limited reported a strong 54% jump in revenue to nearly $40 million for FY25, while cutting its net loss by 45%. The company’s strategic pivot to higher-margin products and key distribution deals set the stage for an ambitious FY26.

Mad Paws Holdings has completed the divestment of its Pet Chemist business and announced the resignation of Executive Director Howard Humphreys, advancing its proposed acquisition by Rover Group.