Latest Annual General Meeting News

Macquarie Group reported a solid half-year profit increase despite a sequential dip, boosted by strong asset management and capital markets performance. The group also extended its share buyback and declared a steady interim dividend.

ALS Limited has responded to an ASX inquiry regarding the delayed lodgement of key disclosure documents related to performance rights granted to director Malcolm Deane, attributing the delay to human error and outlining steps to reinforce compliance.

National Australia Bank has reported strong half-year cash earnings of $7.1 billion and announced a fully franked final dividend of 85 cents per share, underscoring its steady financial performance and commitment to customer security.

Javelin Minerals has initiated a significant capital consolidation, reducing its share count by a factor of 31, and is introducing a facility to help small shareholders sell untradeable parcels post-consolidation.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited has secured a $1.4 million top-up placement from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, reinforcing confidence in its graphite project and supporting its feasibility study timeline.

Noumi Limited reported a 13% rise in adjusted operating EBITDA for FY25, driven by strong growth in its Milklab plant-based milk brand, while preparing for a significant convertible note maturity in 2027.

Yugo Metals has secured a $385,000 VAT refund from Bosnia-Herzegovina authorities, strengthening its financial position alongside a recent $3.5 million capital raise. This funding boost sets the stage for accelerated exploration at its promising gold targets.

Clime Capital reports an unaudited pre-tax NTA of 78.55 cents per share and announces a December quarter dividend guidance of 1.35 cents, maintaining an active share buyback program.

Kingsland Minerals has successfully closed an oversubscribed Share Purchase Plan, raising A$543,000 to advance its Leliyn Graphite Project and exploration efforts.

Hansen Technologies has agreed to acquire UK-based Digitalk for approximately A$66.4 million, aiming to boost its recurring revenue and global communications footprint. The deal is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings and completed by year-end 2025.

BlueScope has appointed Tania Archibald as its new Managing Director and CEO, succeeding Mark Vassella who retires after eight years. Archibald’s extensive internal experience positions her to lead the company’s next strategic phase.

DroneShield has triggered the vesting of 44.5 million performance options after surpassing $200 million in cash receipts, setting ambitious new revenue hurdles up to $500 million to drive future growth and shareholder alignment.