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Codan Limited reported a strong FY25 with significant revenue and profit growth, bolstered by a key U.S. acquisition and a robust outlook for FY26 driven by defense spending and gold market strength.

Beforepay Group has reported a record quarterly profit nearly doubling last year’s figure, driven by strong advances growth and strategic AI partnerships enhancing its lending platform.

Comms Group Limited reported a steady 2% revenue increase in FY25, hitting the highest gross margin in five years, while targeting over $75 million in run-rate revenue post-TasmaNet integration.

Aura Energy has made significant strides in funding and development of its Tiris Uranium Project in Mauritania, while legislative progress in Sweden could unlock value at its Häggån Polymetallic Project. Rising uranium prices and secured offtake agreements underpin a positive outlook.

Lynch Group Holdings Limited is moving closer to a $269 million acquisition by Hasfarm Bidco, with a shareholder meeting scheduled for 21 November 2025 to vote on the proposed scheme of arrangement. The transaction offers Lynch shareholders a 23% premium and is backed by an independent expert report and unanimous board recommendation.

Sunrise Energy Metals secures renewed interest from the US Export-Import Bank for substantial debt financing, reinforcing the strategic importance of its Syerston Scandium Project amid a landmark US-Australia minerals pact.

Duxton Farms has secured Federal Court approval to merge four private agricultural companies, setting the stage for a significant expansion in walnuts, dried fruits, orchards, and bees. The merger is expected to complete by the end of October, accompanied by new financing arrangements.

Catapult Sports has launched a Share Purchase Plan (SPP) offering eligible shareholders in Australia and New Zealand the chance to buy shares at a discount, following a recent A$130 million institutional placement and its acquisition of IMPECT GmbH.

MyState Limited’s merger with Auswide Bank has driven a 17% rise in underlying net profit to $41.3 million for FY25, alongside a strengthened capital position and a fully franked 11 cent dividend.

Arafura Rare Earths has secured a non-binding Letter of Interest from the US Export-Import Bank for up to US$300 million to support its Nolans Project, enhancing the US rare earth supply chain and national security.

Northern Minerals has received coordinated, conditional support from Australian and US government agencies for up to US$230 million in funding to develop its Browns Range heavy rare earths project, a key step in diversifying global supply chains.

VHM Limited has obtained conditional financial backing of up to A$379 million from Export Finance Australia and the US Export-Import Bank to advance its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project in Victoria.