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MAC Copper has secured Foreign Investment Review Board approval, satisfying all regulatory conditions for its acquisition by Harmony Gold’s Australian subsidiary. The deal now awaits shareholder votes and court sanction to proceed.

Australian Bond Exchange Holdings has responded to ASX queries confirming the material impact of its involvement in the RBA's Project Acacia and acknowledged a director's breach of trading rules during a closed period.

Simonds Group reported a stable $665.6 million revenue for FY25, with normalised net profit after tax surging 90% to $5.7 million, driven by the acquisition of Dennis Family Homes and improved margins.

Bank of Queensland Limited announces a fully franked quarterly distribution of AUD 1.337 per Capital Note 3 security, payable in November 2025. The payment reflects a total annualised rate of 5.19%, based on the 3-month BBSW plus margin, adjusted for franking credits.

Amaero Ltd reported a 470% revenue surge to $3.8 million for FY2025, driven by expanded production capacity and exclusive supply deals, while continuing to invest heavily in infrastructure and operations, resulting in a $24.4 million loss.

EVT Limited has launched EVT Connect Hospitality, a new hotel management brand, and announced the $74 million acquisition of Pro-invest Hotels, adding over 3,200 rooms under management across Australia and New Zealand.

National Australia Bank’s June quarter saw a slight dip in cash earnings due to rising credit impairment charges, even as underlying profits edged up 2%. The bank balances cautious asset quality management with ongoing growth in lending and deposits.

The A2 Milk Company has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of NZD 0.115 per share for the six months ending June 2025, payable in October with flexible currency options for shareholders.

Energy Action Limited reports a strong FY25 with significant profit growth, operational momentum, and debt reduction, driven by strategic cost control and technology investment.

Lowell Resources Fund (ASX, LRT) reported a stellar FY2025 with net assets soaring 72.5% to $72.3 million and profits jumping over 1400%, driven by strong gold and precious metals exposure.

WAM Leaders Limited has raised its fully franked full year dividend to 9.4 cents per share despite underperforming the ASX 200 in FY2025, signaling confidence in a market inflection and a strategic pivot towards quality and growth sectors.

WAM Leaders Limited reported a strong $63.8 million net profit for FY2025 and declared a fully franked final dividend of 4.7 cents per share, despite its investment portfolio underperforming the benchmark index.