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Carlton Investments reported a slight rise in net profit and an 8.7% increase in dividends for FY2025, while its investment portfolio grew nearly 60% over five years despite recent market fluctuations.

Helia Group’s 3Q25 APRA data reveals rising gross written premiums despite government scheme pressures, while a Board review confirms strategic focus on the Australian LMI market with significant cost cuts.

Suzerain Investments Holdings Limited has initiated an off-market takeover bid for all remaining shares of Entertainment Rewards Ltd (EAT) at $0.022 per share, a substantial premium over recent trading prices. The offer comes with unanimous support from EAT's Independent Board Committee, subject to regulatory approvals and an independent expert's fairness opinion.

Assetora Limited has reopened its flagship fund under a new name, secured a $3 million strategic investment, and reported its first positive operating cashflow since adopting its fund-management model.

The Takeovers Panel has accepted a further undertaking from Emu NL regarding its entitlement offer and declined to declare unacceptable circumstances, resolving regulatory concerns tied to recent corporate governance actions.

DigitalX Limited has enhanced its treasury strategy by investing nearly A$5 million into a market-neutral fund while increasing its Bitcoin holdings to over 500 BTC, aiming to balance accumulation with steady income generation.

AUB Group Limited has disclosed a conditional, non-binding proposal from an EQT affiliate to acquire the company at $45 per share, following unusual trading activity and media reports.

AUB Group has received a revised $45 per share acquisition proposal from EQT, prompting the board to grant exclusivity for due diligence. The deal remains non-binding and subject to multiple conditions.

Credit Corp Group Limited reported strong earnings growth in 2025, driven by its diversified financial services portfolio and strategic expansion into the UK market, alongside significant advances in AI technology.

Credit Corp Group has reaffirmed its FY26 guidance, highlighting robust earnings growth driven by operational improvements across its US debt buying and Australian/New Zealand lending segments.

Peppermint Innovation has secured major partnerships with ECPay and BTI Payments, vastly expanding its physical cash-in and bill payment network across the Philippines and enhancing accessibility for millions of cooperative members.

Clime Investment Management has firmly rejected allegations of a formal ASIC investigation following a misleading media report, clarifying that only a preliminary inquiry occurred.