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Peppermint Innovation Limited reported a $1.27 million net loss for the half-year ending December 2025 while achieving key milestones including activation of national payment rails in the Philippines and settling a statutory demand that led to an ASX trading suspension.

Triangle Energy has secured joint funding with Tetragon and Winchester Energy to undertake a strategic exploration study in Indonesia, potentially paving the way for a new production sharing contract.

Ardea Resources’ Kalgoorlie Nickel Project has been formally recognised in the Japan–US Critical Minerals Joint Fact Sheet, highlighting its strategic role in securing nickel and cobalt supply chains. This inclusion underscores growing international cooperation and significant funding commitments for the project’s development.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited has received over $2 million from key investor Dias Sarsenov, advancing its share placement strategy and preparing for a pivotal board appointment. Meanwhile, a significant top-up investment from the EBRD awaits shareholder approval.

Findi Limited has secured $9 million in the first tranche of its $25 million placement, enabling debt reduction and strategic shifts including the cancellation of the Nova transaction and increased ownership in Transaction Solutions International.

Insurance Australia Group Limited (IAG) has announced a quarterly distribution of AUD 1.6605 per Capital Note 3 security, maintaining a steady income stream for investors with a partly franked dividend.

Ovanti Limited launches its One Financial Superapp powered by Isentric, combining instant payments, DeFi yields, BNPL, and AI financial advisory in a unified platform targeting underbanked markets.

Suncorp Group Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary distribution of AUD 1.2321 per security for its Capital Notes 5, reflecting a 4.8881% annualised rate based on the current Bank Bill Rate plus margin.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia announces a fully franked quarterly distribution of AUD 1.2657 per security for its PERLS XII capital notes, payable mid-June 2026.

Bank of Queensland Limited announces a fully franked quarterly distribution of AUD 1.3218 per Capital Note 3 security, payable mid-June 2026. The distribution reflects a 5.3% annualised rate tied to the 3-month BBSW plus margin.

Pinnacle Investment Management has updated its dividend announcement to clarify currency exchange arrangements for its upcoming March payment, offering shareholders flexible options in AUD and NZD.

Challenger Limited has lowered its non-binding offer to acquire Pepper Money Limited, citing tougher market conditions. The revised price now stands at A$2.25 per share, down from A$2.60.