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Ridley Corporation has revealed its FY26–28 Growth Plan, spotlighting earnings growth driven by its recent fertiliser acquisition and operational efficiencies across its agricultural inputs and feed segments. The company aims to leverage its market leadership and diversified portfolio to capitalise on rising demand in Australian agriculture.

FleetPartners Group Limited has announced a $20 million on-market share buy-back, reinforcing its strong balance sheet and commitment to shareholder returns alongside its existing dividend policy.

AXP Energy has successfully raised A$800,000 through a share placement to fund development of its Oklahoma oil project and explore new growth opportunities.

Island Pharmaceuticals has partnered with the Burnet Institute to explore new antiviral applications for its lead drugs, targeting measles, chikungunya, and Ross River virus. This collaboration leverages existing data and government funding to enhance the company’s clinical pipeline without major capital outlay.

Dexus Industria REIT has announced an on-market securities buy-back targeting 2.5% of its issued securities, aiming to enhance returns for investors. The buy-back is set to commence from 24 March 2026 following a mandatory waiting period.

MyState Limited has confirmed a fully franked ordinary dividend of 12 cents per share for the half-year ending December 2025, alongside an updated dividend reinvestment plan price reflecting recent trading activity.

Dyno Nobel has signed a binding agreement to sell its Phosphate Hill fertiliser business to Mayfair Australia Corporation, marking a strategic pivot to focus solely on its explosives operations. The deal, expected to complete in Q3 FY26, includes deferred payments and regulatory conditions.

Native Mineral Resources has reported impressive shallow high-grade gold intercepts at its Podosky deposit, reinforcing plans to commence mining by April 2026. The results bolster confidence in the deposit’s open-pit potential and support ongoing development at the Ravenswood Gold Project.

Embark Early Education has closed its takeover bid for Mayfield Childcare, acquiring nearly 40% voting power with a strong cash acceptance rate. The move signals a significant step in sector consolidation.

Pro Medicus Limited’s U.S. subsidiary has locked in two significant 5-year contract renewals worth a combined minimum of A$40 million, reinforcing its position in the competitive medical imaging market.

Cadoux Ltd has secured a $600,000 milestone payment from the Western Australian Government’s Investment Attraction Fund, marking significant progress in its high purity alumina project development.

Battery Age Minerals has secured an exclusive evaluation licence with NTUitive to assess advanced germanium technologies, aligning its Austrian and US projects with downstream market specifications and sustainable processing goals.