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Turners Automotive Group has raised its net profit guidance for FY26 to $63 million, driven by robust vehicle sales and record finance lending, despite a goodwill write-down in its EC Credit division.

MaxiPARTS Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.0415 per share for the half-year ending December 2025, alongside a confirmed dividend reinvestment plan price of AUD 1.94 per share.

Bapcor Limited has initiated a fully underwritten $200 million equity raising at $0.60 per share, aiming to reduce debt and support a strategic turnaround under new leadership. The retail entitlement offer opened on 5 March and closes on 19 March 2026.

Element 25 Limited is advancing its Butcherbird Manganese Mine expansion and developing a US-based battery-grade manganese refinery, supported by major funding and strategic partnerships.

Metal Powder Works has partnered with CenterLine to develop Kirksite alloy powders for cold spray automotive tooling, targeting a USD 100-300 million market. This collaboration aims to enhance tooling repair speed and cost-efficiency in the automotive sector.

Latrobe Magnesium has successfully achieved continuous production of magnesium oxide from brown coal ash at its Hazelwood North Demonstration Plant, marking a critical step towards magnesium metal production later this year.

6K Additive, a US-based metal powder innovator, reports a 3.85% revenue dip to US$17.7 million and narrows net loss to US$17.9 million in its first ASX-listed year. The company plans a fivefold capacity expansion backed by significant government grants and a US$27.4 million loan.

Weebit Nano Limited has reported a remarkable 8-fold increase in revenue, driven by a landmark licensing agreement with Texas Instruments and significant progress in its ReRAM technology commercialisation.

NOVONIX Limited posted a $92.7 million net loss for 2025 while progressing its synthetic graphite anode materials business and preparing to divest its Battery Technology Solutions segment.

Bapcor Limited reported a statutory loss of $104.8 million for the first half of FY26, alongside an underlying profit in line with guidance. The company announced a $200 million equity raising to strengthen its balance sheet and fund a strategic turnaround.

RPM Automotive Group Limited has reported a challenging first half of FY2026, with revenue down 11% and a net loss of $1.62 million. The company cites macroeconomic pressures and slower progress on new initiatives as key factors.

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.