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Pinnacle Investment Management Group Limited has reported a remarkable 151% increase in net profit after tax for the first half of FY2025, driven by strong performance fees and significant growth in funds under management. The firm’s strategic international acquisitions and diversified affiliate platform underpin its robust outlook amid ongoing market uncertainties.

Xref Limited reported a solid 10% revenue increase to $10.9 million in H1 FY2025, even as a proposed acquisition by SEEK was narrowly rejected by shareholders. The company plans to continue its growth trajectory as an independent ASX-listed entity with new product launches on the horizon.

The Federal Court of Australia has approved SEQ Hospitality Group’s acquisition of Eumundi Group, setting the stage for a $1.62 per share cash payout to shareholders and imminent suspension of Eumundi’s ASX trading.

AUCyber Limited confirms control has passed to 5GN following a substantial holding disclosure, with the Board unanimously recommending shareholders accept 5GN's last and final offer closing on 17 February 2025.

A1 Investments & Resources Ltd reported a modest cash outflow for the December quarter while actively pursuing acquisition opportunities backed by secured funding. The company aims to finalize a deal soon, contingent on shareholder and regulatory approvals.

Green Critical Minerals Limited has launched an offer of up to 10,000 Listed Options at no cost to remove trading restrictions on previously issued options, aiming to facilitate secondary trading and enhance liquidity for investors.

Whitebark Energy Limited has announced an off-market takeover offer to acquire all shares and options in King Energy Limited, with unanimous support from King’s board. The offer aims to create a diversified Australian energy company with enhanced market presence and operational synergies.

Bio-Gene Technology Limited has secured A$3 million in U.S. Department of Defense grants to accelerate development of its two nature-derived insecticides, Flavocide and Qcide, targeting both military and civilian markets.

Pro Medicus has inked a $53 million, seven-year contract with BayCare to deploy its Visage 7 cloud-based imaging platform across Florida’s largest healthcare system, marking a major step in its North American expansion.

AKORA Resources has raised $1.293 million through a strategic share placement involving its first institutional investor and full board participation, aiming to advance logistics and investor discussions for its Bekisopa iron ore project.

Astute Metals NL has identified a new high-grade lithium-bearing claystone unit at its Red Mountain Project in Nevada, significantly enhancing the project's exploration potential ahead of a maiden resource estimate.

AustChina Holdings Limited has had its trading suspension lifted following the disclosure of a material acquisition, signaling a pivotal moment for the investment firm.