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Whitebark Energy Limited has issued a supplementary bidder's statement updating its $3 million capital raising and correcting share valuation details in its ongoing takeover offer for King Energy Limited.

Eumundi Group has officially been acquired by SEQ Hospitality Group, with shareholders receiving A$1.62 per share and significant board changes announced. The company is set to be delisted from the ASX imminently.

Avecho Biotechnology has responded to an ASX price query, confirming no undisclosed information exists to explain recent trading spikes, while highlighting market speculation linked to its Phase III CBD insomnia trial.

Patriot Battery Metals reported a Q3 net loss of $2.23 million and a nine-month loss of $5.60 million, reflecting heavy investment in its flagship Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project. A strategic $69 million private placement with Volkswagen post-quarter end underscores growing industry confidence.

Macarthur Minerals Limited reported a comprehensive loss of AUD 252,771 for Q4 2024, marking a sharp reversal from the prior year's profit. The company is navigating reduced exploration spending and strategic asset sales while facing ongoing funding challenges.

King River Resources Ltd reports robust 2024 assay results from its Kurundi Main and Regional targets, revealing significant high-grade gold and copper mineralization and new structural discoveries that could reshape its Tennant Creek exploration outlook.

Forbidden Foods Limited has raised $1 million to boost inventory for its Blue Dinosaur and Oat Milk Goodness brands, following a remarkable 104% jump in quarterly sales.

Asara Resources has raised $2.3 million through a placement led by Barbet L.L.C FZ to advance exploration at its Kada Gold Project in Guinea, coinciding with the appointment of Matthew Sharples as CEO.

WAM Capital has reported a robust 14.9% increase in its investment portfolio over six months, outperforming key ASX indices and maintaining its interim dividend at 7.75 cents per share.

Microequities Asset Management Group Limited has reported a robust 46.4% increase in profit after tax for the half-year ended December 2024, alongside a record $650 million in Funds Under Management and a raised interim dividend.

WAM Capital Limited has delivered a robust half-year performance ending December 2024, posting a 40% increase in net profit and declaring a steady interim dividend of 7.75 cents per share. The company’s investment portfolio outperformed key ASX indices, underpinning strong shareholder returns.

Artrya Limited has secured A$15 million through a two-tranche placement aimed at accelerating regulatory approvals and commercial rollout of its Salix® coronary artery disease diagnostic software in the US.

Tivan Limited has formalised a Resourcing Protocol Agreement with the Kimberley Land Council, setting a clear path to negotiate an Indigenous Land Use Agreement for its Speewah Project.

Global Lithium Resources Limited has refreshed its board following the 2025 AGM, appointing Dr Dianmin Chen as Managing Director and CEO to spearhead strategic milestones at the Manna Lithium Project and restore investor confidence.

Abacus Storage King (ASK) reported a robust half-year performance for HY25, with net profit soaring to $67.8 million and key operating metrics showing solid growth. The company’s strategic acquisitions, development pipeline, and platform initiatives underpin its confident outlook.

Abacus Storage King reported a striking turnaround with a $67.8 million net profit for H1 2024, up from just $0.4 million a year earlier, alongside a raised interim distribution reflecting robust growth in the self-storage sector.

Mirvac's 1H25 results reveal a modest decline in EBIT and operating profit, yet the company signals strong growth prospects fueled by residential sales momentum, sustainable development, and strategic capital partnering.

Touch Ventures Limited reported a substantial $24.9 million net loss for 2024, driven by impairments in legacy investments, while strategically pivoting with new stakes in Tixel and Reshop and welcoming Gannet Capital as a major shareholder.

FireFly Metals Ltd reports a significant 42% increase in mineral resources at its Green Bay Copper-Gold Project, underpinned by robust drilling results and a well-capitalized balance sheet with over A$84 million in cash and liquid assets.

Charter Hall Retail REIT reports solid 1H FY25 results with $73.1 million operating earnings and strategic moves to enhance income growth, including a major stake in Hotel Property Investments Ltd.

Infomedia Ltd has agreed to acquire a 50% stake in European AI startup Intellegam GmbH for €6.1 million, marking a strategic leap to integrate cutting-edge generative AI into its automotive data solutions. The deal sets a clear path to full ownership within five years, underpinning Infomedia’s innovation-driven growth agenda.

AMP Limited’s 2024 results reveal a 43% drop in statutory net profit to $150 million, offset by a 15.1% rise in underlying profit to $236 million, alongside the completion of its Advice business sale and the launch of a new digital bank.

GQG Partners delivered robust full-year 2024 results, marked by a 26.9% increase in funds under management and nearly 47% growth in net revenue, underpinned by strong investment performance and strategic initiatives including Private Capital Solutions and a new Abu Dhabi office.

GQG Partners reported a stellar 2024 with net inflows doubling to US$20.2 billion and funds under management climbing nearly 27%, underpinning strong revenue and earnings growth. The firm also expanded its dividend payout range, signaling confidence in future capital management.