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ANZ reported a 10% decline in statutory profit for FY2025, impacted by significant regulatory and restructuring charges, while reaffirming its ANZ 2030 strategy and maintaining a strong capital position.

ANZ Group Holdings reported a 10% decline in cash profit for FY2025 despite an 8% rise in operating income, maintaining its dividend amid significant restructuring and regulatory costs.

Fletcher Building has completed the sale of its 13.4% stake in the Pūhoi to Warkworth toll road, marking its exit from public-private partnership investments and a renewed focus on core operations.

Wesfarmers updates details on its 2025 special dividend, confirming a fully franked payout of 40 cents per share with multiple currency payment options. The dividend is part of a broader capital management initiative approved at the recent AGM.

Clean TeQ Water has raised A$6 million through a placement supported by major shareholders to fund its expanding international water and resource recovery projects while strengthening its balance sheet.

Gladiator Resources has provided detailed clarifications to the ASX regarding its agreement with Apex USA Resources LLC for rare earth tenements in California, highlighting ongoing disputes and incomplete project milestones.

PMET Resources reports a positive feasibility study for its flagship Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project, revealing a maiden mineral reserve and advancing environmental and exploration milestones.

Wisr Limited has announced an $11.4 million equity raise alongside an upgraded FY26 outlook and a non-binding term sheet to refinance its debt at lower interest rates, positioning the fintech lender for profitability in the second half of FY26.

Metal Bank Limited has successfully closed a $2.42 million entitlement offer, bolstering its capacity to advance gold projects in Western Australia and critical minerals exploration in Queensland.

EQT has reaffirmed its intention to acquire AUB Group at $45 per share, extending its exclusivity period for due diligence by two weeks. While the proposal remains non-binding, this development keeps acquisition talks firmly on the table.

Macquarie Group reported a 3% rise in net profit to A$1.655 billion for the half year ended September 2025, driven by strong growth in asset management and capital divisions. The group also extended its A$2 billion share buyback program and declared a solid interim dividend.

Caravel Minerals has signed a non-binding MOU with Adani’s Kutch Copper to jointly advance the Caravel Copper Project toward a 2026 Final Investment Decision, exploring funding and offtake agreements.