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AGL Energy has committed to a $490 million gas power project in Western Australia, aiming to enhance energy reliability and support renewable integration from late 2027.

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited has completed its merger with Brickworks Limited, creating a diversified investment group with a $13.8 billion portfolio and reporting a $2.3 billion statutory profit for 1H26.

Monadelphous Group Limited has updated its dividend announcement, confirming a fully franked ordinary dividend of 49 cents per share and setting the Dividend Reinvestment Plan price at $27.36. The payment is scheduled for late March, offering shareholders a no-discount DRP option.

Strike Energy has announced a 19% increase in its 2P gas reserves at the West Erregulla field, now standing at 251 PJ net to the company, alongside promising upgrades at Erregulla Deep and new resource prospects across its Perth Basin licences.

Bass Oil Limited has raised $3 million through a well-supported share placement to fund key projects including the Vanessa gas field acquisition and Indonesian oil drilling, positioning itself for a 2026 entry into the East Coast Gas Market.

Nova Minerals has signed a Scheme Implementation Deed to redomicile to the US, aiming for a primary NYSE listing while retaining a secondary ASX listing via CDIs. The move seeks to align corporate structure with its Alaskan operations and enhance access to US capital markets.

Stockland has formalised a 50/50 partnership with EdgeConneX to develop and operate a portfolio of hyperscale data centres across Australia, blending local property expertise with global data centre know-how.

Betashares Capital Ltd has announced the final distribution amounts for February 2026 across a broad range of its ETFs listed on the ASX AQUA market, alongside details on the Distribution Reinvestment Plan.

RooLife Group Ltd has reported a 144% surge in half-year revenue to $3.75 million, driven by strong growth in proprietary product sales, notably its RLG Coffee range in China. The company also reduced its net loss by 23%, reflecting operational improvements and strategic divestments.

X2M Connect Limited has secured a $3 million capital raise to fund expansion into new markets and reduce debt, following a robust first half of FY26 marked by significant revenue and profit growth.

Pureprofile Ltd reported a robust 14.2% increase in revenue and a 21.6% rise in net profit for H1 FY26, driven by international expansion and AI-powered platform growth. The company also announced a strategic acquisition to deepen its market research capabilities.

Autosports Group is making a strategic leap into South Australia by acquiring Solitaire Automotive Group, a luxury dealership powerhouse representing 10 premium brands. This $50 million deal is set to reshape the region’s luxury automotive retail landscape.