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The Federal Court of Australia has approved Dollarama’s acquisition of The Reject Shop, setting the stage for a significant shift in the Australian discount retail landscape. Shareholders are poised to receive a special dividend and a cash payout as the scheme becomes effective.

MotorCycle Holdings Limited (ASX, MTO) has agreed to acquire Peter Stevens Motorcycles and Harley Heaven, expanding its footprint across Australia with 15 new dealerships and enhancing its digital retail capabilities.

The Reject Shop held a virtual Scheme Meeting approving Dollarama's $6.68 per share acquisition offer, reflecting a substantial premium and unanimous board support. The deal now awaits Federal Court approval, with implementation expected by late July.

Adairs Limited projects modest overall growth for FY25, buoyed by strong performances from Adairs and Mocka brands, while Focus on Furniture struggles with declining sales and earnings.

Metcash Limited reported solid FY25 financial results with revenue growth and market share gains across key pillars, underpinned by strategic acquisitions and operational improvements. The company enters FY26 with positive momentum and ongoing transformation initiatives.

Metcash Limited reported solid FY25 results with revenue rising 8.9% to $17.3 billion, driven by strong Food growth and Hardware’s late recovery. Despite a slight dip in underlying profit after tax, the company’s strategic mergers and acquisitions position it well for future expansion.

Metcash Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.095 per share for the fiscal year ending April 2025, accompanied by a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering.

Metcash Limited reported an 8.9% rise in FY25 sales revenue to $17.3 billion and an 8.6% increase in underlying EBITDA, driven by strong Food pillar growth and the acquisition of Superior Foods. However, declines in Liquor and Hardware EBIT tempered overall profit growth.

Mosaic Brands’ administrators have adjourned the second creditors’ meeting after no restructuring proposal was submitted, prolonging uncertainty over the retail group’s future.

The Reject Shop Limited has announced a special fully franked dividend of AUD 0.77 per share, contingent on the approval of its acquisition by Dollarama Inc. Key dates for the dividend include an ex-dividend date of 4 July and payment on 14 July 2025.

The Reject Shop has announced a fully franked special dividend of $0.77 per share as part of its acquisition by Dollarama, boosting the total transaction consideration to $6.68 per share.

Accent Group reports a modest decline in like-for-like sales and margin compression in the second half of FY25, setting full-year EBIT guidance between $108 million and $111 million.