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Wesfarmers has updated details on its 2025 special dividend, confirming a fully franked payout of $0.40 per share alongside a $1.10 capital return, both payable in December following shareholder approval.

West African Resources Limited reported a robust quarterly cash flow with strong operating inflows and substantial cash reserves, underscoring its solid financial footing amid ongoing exploration investments.

Findi Limited has rapidly expanded its White Label ATM franchise and achieved a record A$5.26 billion annualised digital transaction run-rate on its Bankit platform in October 2025, signaling strong momentum in India’s payments landscape.

Locksley Resources has received a non-binding Letter of Interest from the U.S. Export-Import Bank indicating potential financing support of up to US$191 million for its Mojave Project, aligning with U.S. efforts to rebuild domestic critical minerals supply chains.

Aquirian Limited has completed a strategic review of its Wubin Energetics Precinct and entered a framework agreement with Hongda Civil Blasting Group to establish a joint venture for an automated electronic detonator facility in Western Australia.

Pepper Money and KKR have agreed to acquire Westpac’s RAMS home loan portfolio, marking a significant move in Australia’s mortgage servicing landscape. The $21.4 billion portfolio acquisition aligns with Pepper Money’s strategy to expand its capital-light servicing business.

Westpac has agreed to sell its $21.4 billion RAMS mortgage portfolio to a consortium led by Pepper Money, KKR, and PIMCO, aiming to simplify operations and boost capital ratios despite an expected loss on sale.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a modest decline in full-year net profit, while advancing key transformation initiatives and raising dividends slightly.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a solid $6.9 billion net profit for FY25, underpinned by strong deposit growth and ongoing digital transformation, while advancing ambitious sustainability targets.

Westpac reported a resilient full-year 2025 performance with modest profit decline, robust loan and deposit growth, and ongoing strategic initiatives aimed at simplifying operations and enhancing customer experience.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a solid $6.9 billion statutory net profit for 2025, maintaining strong capital and credit quality while increasing dividends. The bank’s ongoing transformation and disciplined growth underpin its outlook amid evolving economic conditions.

Westpac Banking Corporation has announced a fully franked final dividend of AUD 0.77 per share for the half-year ending September 2025, with a Dividend Reinvestment Plan available to eligible shareholders.