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Sonic Healthcare announces a major leadership transition with Dr Colin Goldschmidt retiring after 32 years as CEO, succeeded by Dr Jim Newcombe. The company also appoints Evangelos Kotsopoulos as Chief Operating Officer to support its global growth ambitions.

Cleanaway Waste Management has updated its FY2025 final dividend details, including currency options for New Zealand shareholders and a revised Dividend Reinvestment Plan price.

WiseTech Global has updated its dividend announcement, confirming a fully franked ordinary dividend for the half-year ending June 2025 and setting the Dividend Reinvestment Plan price at AUD 96.75.

Newmont Corporation has updated its dividend announcement to clarify currency exchange rates and payment methods for the quarter ending June 2025, affecting how investors receive their returns.

Tuas Limited has reported a robust turnaround in FY25 with positive net profit and strong subscriber growth, alongside completing the strategic acquisition of M1 Limited. The company sets sights on further expansion amid regulatory review.

Cash Converters International Limited has reported robust FY25 results, driven by strategic store acquisitions and a pivot to longer-term, lower-cost lending products. The company is expanding its global footprint and luxury retail offerings while maintaining strong shareholder returns.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia updates its final dividend details, confirming a fully franked payout of AUD 2.60 per share and setting the Dividend Reinvestment Plan price at AUD 168.60 with no discount.

Metal Bank Limited moves swiftly to expand its Western Australian gold footprint through the acquisition of Hastings Technology Metals’ gold assets and a $2.3 million capital raising aimed at fast-tracking exploration and production.

Metal Bank Limited (ASX – MBK) has announced a partially underwritten entitlement offer aiming to raise $2.32 million to fast-track its Western Australia gold projects and explore graphite potential in Queensland. The offer, priced at $0.014 per share, is supported by Equator Capital Management Ltd and targets existing shareholders.

Way2VAT Ltd has secured a strategic acquisition of UK-based RBC VAT Limited alongside a $4.1 million placement, accelerating its expansion in VAT compliance and consultancy services.

Delorean Corporation has locked in a $14.5 million lower-cost loan facility with National Australia Bank to fund its SA1 Salisbury Bioenergy Project, refinancing existing debt and freeing capital for further bioenergy developments.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has updated its dividend distribution details for the financial year ending June 2025, confirming a fully franked dividend of AUD 0.33 per share and clarifying its Dividend Reinvestment Plan arrangements.