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Novatti’s majority-owned subsidiary AUDC has closed a $1.2 million Seed Round, valuing Novatti’s 57% stake at $7 million as stablecoin adoption accelerates globally and locally.

ASX Limited reported a solid FY25 financial performance with a 7.5% rise in underlying net profit and a higher fully franked dividend, while advancing its CHESS replacement project amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny.

ASX Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 1.121 per share for the half-year ending June 2025, alongside a dividend reinvestment plan offering shareholders flexible currency choices.

ASX Limited reported a robust FY25 with revenue and underlying profit growth, while navigating regulatory scrutiny following a major settlement incident. The company advances its technology transformation and sustainability agenda as it seeks to rebuild trust and deliver shareholder value.

Bailador Technology Investments reported a solid FY25 with a 7.8% post-tax portfolio return and a fully franked final dividend of 3.6 cents per share, underpinned by strong growth in private tech investments and strategic realisations.

Bailador Technology Investments reported a solid $19.3 million net profit for FY25, declared a fully-franked dividend yielding 8.1% grossed-up, and deployed $40.8 million into expanding its fast-growing tech portfolio.

Fat Prophets Global Contrarian Fund has announced a Share Purchase Plan allowing eligible shareholders in Australia and New Zealand to buy up to $30,000 in shares without brokerage fees. The move aims to increase fund size and trading liquidity ahead of potential broker coverage.

Bailador Technology Investments Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.036 per share for the half-year ending June 2025, accompanied by a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering shares at a 2.5% discount.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a robust 14% increase in statutory net profit for 3Q25, supported by disciplined growth and resilient credit quality. The bank’s capital and liquidity metrics remain comfortably above regulatory requirements, underscoring its financial strength.

Suncorp Group Limited reported a strong FY25 with record profits, driven by favourable natural hazard experience and strategic asset sales, while announcing a $400 million share buy-back and an optimistic outlook for FY26.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia has announced a fully franked dividend of AUD 2.2675 for RIO CitiFirst Self-Funding Instalment MINI warrants, aligning key dates with RIO ordinary shares.

BKI Investment Company Limited has updated its dividend announcement, confirming a fully franked 4 cent per share payout for the half-year ending June 2025, alongside details of its Dividend Reinvestment Plan pricing.