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ASX Limited reported a 13.3% rise in operating revenue to $1.25 billion for FY26, with underlying net profit up 5.2%, despite a 3.5% dip in statutory profit due to significant one-off costs including a $20.5 million ASIC penalty. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 104.7 cents per share and appointed Anthony Attia as CEO.

Hawsons Iron (ASX:HIO) is aiming to raise up to A$1.5 million through a discounted Share Purchase Plan, sweetened with free attaching unlisted options exercisable at A$0.015 each.

Culpeo Minerals (ASX:CPO) has launched a pro-rata entitlement issue of approximately 198 million unlisted options, aiming to raise nearly A$500,000 to fund accelerated copper exploration in Chile. The options offer a low exercise price and long expiry, providing shareholders with leveraged exposure to the company’s drilling programs at El Quillay and Vista Montana.

HITIQ Limited secured a Federal Court order extending the quotation period for its HIQOA listed options on the ASX, resolving a regulatory timing issue and validating the delayed admission.

ASX has settled ASIC proceedings over 2022 statements on its previous CHESS project, admitting to misleading the market with a 'progressing well' claim. The settlement includes a $20.5 million penalty and $3 million in legal cost contributions, pending Federal Court approval.

ASX Limited projects a significant 18-21% rise in expenses for FY27 driven by technology modernisation and regulatory response, while increasing capital expenditure guidance to up to $200 million.

Hydrix Limited has launched the retail phase of its accelerated entitlement offer aiming to raise up to $8.18 million by issuing six new shares per existing share at $0.005 each, plus free options. The institutional component has closed, and retail shareholders have until 5 June to participate.

Elanor Investors Group has obtained an ASX waiver allowing it to delay issuing stapled securities as part of its acquisition of Singapore-based Firmus Capital until July 10, 2026, due to pending regulatory approvals.

ASX has appointed Anthony Attia as its next Managing Director and CEO, bringing nearly 30 years of global exchange experience to guide the company through its ongoing transformation.

Sequoia Financial Group has provided an update on the proposed sale of InterPrac Financial Planning to Conquest Investment Partners, highlighting ASIC’s court action seeking receiver appointment over certain guarantees and ongoing discussions with ASX regarding shareholder approval.

ASX Limited has updated its dividend announcement to include New Zealand Dollar equivalents, exchange rates, and Dividend Reinvestment Plan details for the first half of 2026.

ASX Limited reported robust first-half results with 11.2% revenue growth, while advancing a strategic reset in response to the ASIC Inquiry and pushing forward its technology modernization agenda.