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Bell Financial Group has secured a significant agreement with Macquarie Bank to transfer approximately 75,000 online trading accounts, positioning Bell Direct and Desktop Broker for growth and earnings uplift in FY 2025.

West African Resources Limited reported a robust cash position of A$391.7 million at the end of December 2024, despite significant outflows driven by exploration and operational costs. The company maintains substantial financing facilities, positioning it well for ongoing development.

Alicanto Minerals has intensified its project acquisition efforts and advanced exploration at its Greater Falun and Sala projects in Sweden, supported by a recent capital raise and strategic leadership appointment.

Paladin Energy Ltd reported a robust quarterly cash flow for Q4 2024, with a net operating cash inflow of $43.3 million and a strong cash position of $117.1 million, underpinning its ongoing projects and financial flexibility.

Pentanet Ltd reported a positive cash flow from operations of $860,000 for the December 2024 quarter, maintaining a healthy cash balance of $2.22 million despite significant capital expenditures including a $1.6 million payment for a 5G spectrum license.

Leo Lithium Limited has announced a total distribution of 17.2 cents per share, combining a capital return and a special dividend, payable at the end of January 2025.

Centrex Limited corrects its corporate presentation title to January 2025 and details progress on its Ardmore Phosphate Project Stage 1.5 Expansion, supported by a $10.4 million Entitlement Offer aimed at boosting production capacity and financial stability.

BKI Investment Company Limited reported a solid half-year performance for December 2024, maintaining stable revenue and lifting its fully franked dividend by 1%. The company also introduced a neutralised Dividend Reinvestment Plan to better align shareholder interests and capital structure.

BKI Investment Company Limited reported a modest rise in ordinary revenue and declared a 1% higher interim dividend despite a challenging economic backdrop and softer special investment income.

BKI Investment Company Limited posted a decline in net profit and earnings per share for the half-year ending December 31, 2024, yet declared a higher fully franked interim dividend, signaling confidence amid economic headwinds.

Thrive Tribe Technologies has appointed Jade Spooner as CEO to spearhead the rapid commercialisation of its Kumu platform and e-commerce marketplace. Spooner’s proven track record in scaling tech startups positions her to lead 1TT into its next growth phase.

Centrex Limited has announced a $10.4 million entitlement offer to eligible shareholders, aiming to strengthen its financial position and support ongoing operations at the Ardmore phosphate mine. The offer is critical amid recent debt restructuring agreements with Aurizon and NAB.