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Helios Energy has confirmed significant contingent resources at its Presidio Project in West Texas, supported by new technical partnerships and a strengthened leadership team. The company raised $4.3 million to advance its development plans amid a shifting US energy landscape.

Mad Paws Holding Limited reported a robust 22% year-on-year growth in Gross Merchandise Value over March-April 2025, driven by marketplace momentum despite a 6% decline in group operating revenue. Strategic marketing campaigns and operational enhancements underpin the company’s growth trajectory.

Urbanise.com Limited reported steady Q3 FY2025 revenue with recurring income dominating, resolved a key contract dispute, and maintained positive operating cash flow for the third consecutive quarter.

Origin Energy’s March 2025 quarterly report reveals an 11% drop in Australia Pacific LNG revenue due to lower volumes and prices, while gas sales and Octopus Energy’s customer base expand robustly. Renewables investments advance with key project milestones.

Wisr has upgraded its FY25 loan origination growth guidance to over 90%, driven by a 115% surge in Q3FY25 loan originations and improved credit quality metrics. The fintech lender’s disciplined growth and technology investments position it well for scaling in a shifting personal and vehicle lending market.

betr Entertainment Limited has launched a fully underwritten A$130 million capital raising to fund its acquisition of a 19.9% stake in PointsBet and advance a superior takeover proposal valued at A$360 million. The move positions betr as PointsBet’s largest shareholder and challenges the existing MIXI scheme with enhanced funding certainty and synergy prospects.

betr Entertainment Limited has launched a fully underwritten A$130 million capital raising to fund its acquisition of a 19.9% stake in PointsBet Holdings Limited and advance a superior takeover proposal. The move aims to create a leading Australian wagering operator with significant cost synergies and a clear path to ASX 300 inclusion.

betr Entertainment has unveiled a $360 million proposal to acquire PointsBet, backed by a $130 million equity raise and promising $40 million in annual synergies. The move aims to reshape the Australian wagering landscape with enhanced funding certainty and operational integration.

Betr Entertainment has acquired a significant 19.9% shareholding in Pointsbet Holdings, positioning itself as a major stakeholder ahead of a planned capital raising.

Prime Financial Group has agreed to acquire Lincoln Indicators, a leading Australian investment research and funds management firm, significantly boosting its wealth management capabilities and client base.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia has announced a fully franked AUD 0.30 dividend for its BSL CitiFirst Instalment MINIs, aligning with the BSL Ordinary Security dividend schedule.

ARB Corporation Limited posted a 5.9% rise in sales revenue to $361.7 million for 1H FY2025, driven by strong export growth, while profit before tax edged down 0.7% amid rising costs and subdued domestic vehicle sales.