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ikeGPS Limited has completed a significant placement of ordinary shares, issuing over 22 million new shares at NZD 0.88 each, representing nearly 14% of its total shares post-issue. The placement prioritized existing shareholders and aims to strengthen the company’s share register.

WAM Global Limited outperformed the MSCI World Index with a 19.4% portfolio gain in FY2025, prompting an increased fully franked dividend of 17.0 cents per share. The company’s strong results reflect strategic positioning amid global market volatility.

Mad Paws Holding Limited has agreed to be acquired by US-based Rover Group for $62 million, with shareholders set to receive a significant premium. The deal includes divestment of Mad Paws’ Pet Chemist business and closure of other e-commerce operations.

Perpetual Limited reported a 2.5% increase in assets under management to A$226.8 billion for Q4 FY25, driven by strong market performance and inflows. The company reaffirmed its expense guidance and continues to pursue the sale of its Wealth Management business.

Strike Energy has announced a strategic placement and share purchase plan raising up to A$103 million to advance its core Perth Basin gas projects, backed by a significant investment from Carnarvon Energy. This funding underpins key developments targeting first production by late 2026 and a final investment decision for West Erregulla.

Carnarvon Energy is set to become Strike Energy’s largest shareholder through a strategic A$88 million equity placement, underpinning key project developments in Western Australia’s Perth Basin. Strike also launches a Share Purchase Plan to raise additional funds, aiming to accelerate production milestones by 2026.

Carnarvon Energy is set to acquire up to a 19.9% stake in Strike Energy through an $89 million investment, positioning itself to benefit from Strike’s expanding gas portfolio in Western Australia.

Carnarvon Energy is set to invest up to A$88 million in Strike Energy through a two-tranche equity placement, positioning itself as Strike’s largest shareholder. This strategic move aims to accelerate development of Strike’s key Perth Basin assets, with production milestones targeted by 2026.

Carnarvon Energy has committed up to $89 million to acquire nearly a 20% stake in Strike Energy, gaining strategic exposure to Western Australia’s growing gas market while maintaining its own development plans.

Insignia Financial has agreed to a $4.80 per share acquisition offer from CC Capital, representing a 56.9% premium over its recent share price. The Board unanimously recommends the scheme, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.

Qualitas Limited has announced the early release of over 30 million shares from voluntary escrow, significantly increasing the free float ahead of schedule and potentially enhancing market liquidity.

Caspin Resources has revealed significant new high-grade tin mineralisation at its Bygoo Tin Project, supported by a $2.1 million equity raise to accelerate exploration. Ongoing metallurgical testing and a large aerial survey aim to unlock the project's broader potential.