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OM Holdings has agreed to sell its 26% interest in Ntsimbintle Mining to Exxaro Resources for US$101.4 million, marking a strategic shift to refocus capital on core operations while maintaining a commercial partnership.

Clean Seas Seafood Limited has entered a binding scheme of arrangement with Yumbah Aquaculture, offering shareholders a 52% premium cash exit or a speculative scrip alternative. The Independent Board Committee recommends approval, with a shareholder meeting set for June 23.

Aguia Resources has secured key contracts and financing steps for its Tres Estradas phosphate project in Brazil, aiming for production start by late 2025 and first sales in early 2026.

Cash Converters International Limited reveals a strategic shift towards sustainable, lower-cost lending and expands its global footprint through targeted franchise acquisitions in Australia and the UK.

ARC Funds Limited has acquired a controlling interest in The Term Deposit Shop, bolstering its position in the online cash investment space while raising $600,000 in equity and $800,000 in debt financing.

Anson Resources has gained approval from the US Bureau of Land Management to re-enter a historic well at its Green River Lithium Project, advancing its efforts to define a JORC Mineral Resource. This milestone underscores the project's potential and positions Anson closer to securing critical financing.

PEXA Group’s third-quarter results align with expectations, driven by Australian growth and UK market headwinds. The company reaffirms its FY25 guidance while navigating ongoing business assessments and regulatory milestones.

Alcoa Corporation has announced a quarterly dividend of USD 0.10 per security, payable on June 6, 2025, with a 30% default U.S. withholding tax applying to non-resident holders unless tax treaty benefits are claimed.

Farm Pride Foods has locked in a $27.57 million financing deal with NAB, refinancing existing debt and backing key capital projects to strengthen its growth trajectory.

Macquarie Group Limited has announced a quarterly ordinary dividend of AUD 1.7124 per security on its perpetual capital notes, with a 35% franking rate and a total distribution yield of 6.79% per annum.

Macquarie Group reported a 5% increase in net profit to A$3.7 billion for FY25, driven by strong asset management and banking results despite a dip in commodities. The group also extended its $2 billion share buyback and declared a solid final dividend.

Macquarie Bank Limited reported an 18% rise in net profit for FY2025, driven by growth in its retail banking segment despite margin pressures, while its commodities business faced subdued markets. The bank maintained strong capital ratios and advanced its risk and technology frameworks amid regulatory scrutiny.