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CAQ Holdings Limited has resumed trading on the ASX following the release of its annual report and an update on a new debt facility and company restructure.

Smartpay has reported an 8.5% rise in consolidated revenue for FY2025, driven by growth in Australia and a bold entry into New Zealand’s acquiring market. However, investments in technology and market expansion have weighed on EBITDA.

Smartpay Holdings Limited posted solid FY25 financials with revenue surpassing $104 million, driven by Australian market gains and promising New Zealand pilot progress. The company is advancing its trans-Tasman payments strategy amid regulatory developments.

Smartpay Holdings Limited reported a 9% increase in revenue to NZD 104.7 million for FY2025 but recorded a net loss and suspended its dividend, signaling challenges ahead despite top-line growth.

Teaminvest Private Group has called off its planned acquisition of Enva Australia due to ongoing delays in meeting key conditions, though the move won’t affect its financials. The companies remain on good terms despite the termination.

Assetora Limited has launched the Australian Homeowner Equity Fund, a $100 million initiative offering shared equity investments with a targeted 12% annual return, following a successful pilot with AMP Bank.

Wisr Limited has inked a $267 million loan funding warehouse facility led by Barclays, boosting its capacity to expand personal and secured vehicle loans. This move enhances Wisr’s funding flexibility and cost efficiency as it pursues aggressive growth.

VanEck Investments Limited has announced the indicative timetable for dividend payments across a suite of its exchange traded funds, alongside details of its dividend reinvestment plan.

NAOS EX-50 Opportunities Company Limited has announced an on-market buy-back program targeting up to 4.29 million ordinary shares, set to commence in June 2025 and run for a year.

Cash Converters has announced its exit from the Small Amount Credit Contract payday lending sector, signaling a strategic shift away from this controversial market segment.

Yowie Group has lodged a formal application with the Takeovers Panel to block Keybridge Capital from convening a shareholder meeting aimed at replacing Yowie’s board, accusing Keybridge of trying to frustrate its takeover offer.

Nufarm Finance (NZ) Limited reported a 4.1% increase in net profit after tax to NZD 10.35 million for the half-year ended 31 March 2025, driven by higher interest rates. The company declared an interim distribution of NZD 4.31 per security, payable in October 2024.