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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.

Macquarie Group Limited reported a 3% increase in profit for the half year ended 30 September 2025, driven by strong performances in asset management and capital advisory, while declaring a 35% franked interim dividend of $2.80 per share.

Aeris Resources has completed an $80 million equity placement and launched a share purchase plan, strengthening its balance sheet and setting ambitious production targets for FY26. The company is also divesting non-core assets to focus on growth and exploration.

Vicinity Centres reported a record statutory net profit exceeding $1 billion for FY25, driven by strategic asset acquisitions and strong retail sales growth. The company reaffirmed its FY26 earnings guidance amid positive retail sector momentum and ongoing portfolio enhancements.

Growthpoint Properties Australia kicks off FY26 with robust leasing activity, high occupancy rates, and a strategic $24 million industrial acquisition, maintaining its financial guidance and sustainability credentials.

Verbrec Limited is streamlining its business by selling its Competency Training division for $11.5 million and acquiring Alliance Automation for $5.5 million, significantly boosting its digital and automation capabilities.

Perpetual Limited has taken a significant step by entering an exclusivity agreement with Bain Capital Private Equity to explore selling its Wealth Management business, though no deal is guaranteed.

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

ASF Group’s subsidiary has secured AUSTRAC registration as a Digital Currency Exchange, positioning itself for future digital asset opportunities while holding off on active trading.

Westpac has agreed to sell its $21.4 billion RAMS mortgage portfolio to a consortium led by Pepper Money, KKR, and PIMCO, aiming to simplify operations and boost capital ratios despite an expected loss on sale.

Pointerra Limited reported a stronger Q1 FY26 with nearly A$2 million in customer receipts and advancing AI-powered digital twin solutions across key sectors, setting the stage for improved cash flow and expanded market presence.

Nexion Group has completed the sale of its networks business for $4.1 million, marking a strategic pivot towards data centre operations and its AI-driven FuseAI software platform. The company is restructuring and preparing to resume ASX trading amid evolving revenue streams.