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Domain Holdings Australia has officially been acquired by US-based CoStar Group, with shareholders receiving cash payouts and a special dividend. The acquisition triggers a board overhaul and imminent ASX delisting.

MA Credit Income Trust (ASX, MA1) has announced a $190.5 million non-renounceable entitlement offer at a 3.4% discount, aiming to bolster its private credit investments across asset-backed, direct asset, and corporate lending sectors.

Mach7 Technologies reported a robust FY25 with 16% revenue growth and a strategic pivot towards customer-centric innovation, underpinned by leadership changes and a strong financial position.

Tabcorp Holdings Limited reported a robust FY25 with revenue climbing 11.8% and EBIT nearly doubling, driven by Victorian wagering licence reforms and disciplined cost management. The company’s strategic evolution and operational execution set the stage for modest growth in FY26.

Tabcorp Holdings delivered a robust FY25 performance, with revenue and earnings surging thanks to a new Victorian wagering licence and disciplined cost management. The company’s strategic shift towards omnichannel offerings underpins its optimistic outlook for FY26.

One Click Group Limited reported a 27.6% revenue increase to $1.33 million in H1 2025, driven by its expanding fintech platform, One Click Life. Despite this growth, the company remains loss-making as it invests in scaling its user base and product offerings.

XPON Technologies has redeemed $1.575 million of convertible notes, raised $0.375 million through a share placement, and secured a $420k loan facility, signaling renewed investor confidence and a stronger financial footing.

Adairs Limited reported a 6.5% increase in total sales for FY25 to $618.1 million, with underlying EBIT holding steady despite challenges in its Focus on Furniture segment. The company’s omni-channel strategy and online growth remain key drivers amid rising net debt and transition costs.

Woolworths Group reported a 3.6% normalised sales increase to $69.1 billion for FY25, yet earnings before interest and tax fell 12.6%, weighed down by Australian Food and BIG W segments. The group plans a turnaround in FY26 amid ongoing cost pressures and strategic shifts.

PlaySide Studios reported a 25% revenue decline to $48.7 million for FY25, resulting in a $12.1 million net loss. The company is banking on new game launches and cost savings to reverse the downturn in FY26.

Woolworths Group Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.45 per share for the six months ending June 2025, payable in September with an optional dividend reinvestment plan.

Stakk Limited has landed a strategic $3.05 million contract with U.S.-based Sharetec Systems, expanding its Embedded Finance footprint and pushing annual recurring revenue beyond $3 million.