Latest Australian Stock Market News

Australian United Investment Company Limited (AUI) has entered into a binding agreement to merge with Diversified United Investment Limited (DUI) through a share exchange scheme, aiming to enhance liquidity, reduce costs, and maintain dividends.

GenusPlus Group has raised its FY2026 EBITDA guidance by approximately 35%, driven by robust half-year results and recent contract wins across its Energy & Engineering and Services segments.

Apiam Animal Health has secured Foreign Investment Review Board approval for its acquisition by Adamantem Capital, paving the way for a crucial shareholder vote in February.

State Street Global Advisors has announced a 70.11 cents per unit cash distribution for its flagship SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ETF, alongside franking and foreign tax credits, marking a key income event for investors as 2025 closes.

Seven West Media Limited shares have been suspended from the ASX following court approval of its acquisition by Southern Cross Media Group, marking a significant shift in Australian media ownership.

Whitefield Industrials Limited has confirmed a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.105 per share for the half-year ending September 2025, alongside setting the Dividend Reinvestment Plan and Bonus Security Plan issue price at AUD 5.39.

TPC Consolidated’s proposed acquisition by Wollar Holding Ltd hits a regulatory snag as FIRB approval misses the November 28 sunset deadline, casting uncertainty over the deal’s future.

Southern Cross Media Group has secured crucial ACMA approval for its proposed merger with Seven West Media, advancing a major consolidation in Australia’s media landscape. The deal now moves closer to final shareholder approval.

NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Company Limited has updated its dividend distribution details for the quarter ending September 2025, adjusting the Dividend Reinvestment Plan pricing and methodology.

Stealth Group Holdings has acquired Hardware & Building Traders for $22 million, significantly expanding its footprint and upgrading its FY28 sales target to over $500 million. The deal positions Stealth as a formidable independent competitor in Australia’s hardware and industrial distribution market.

Seven West Media reports a 6% EBITDA rise in H2 FY25 driven by TV and digital growth, while announcing a transformative merger with Southern Cross Media.

Whitefield Income Limited has launched a $40 million Share Purchase Plan offering eligible shareholders a discounted entry point to increase their holdings ahead of the December dividend.