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Perpetual Limited has received updated, non-binding proposals from KKR for its Wealth Management and Corporate Trust businesses, but key terms and shareholder proceeds remain uncertain.

Dicker Data Limited has updated its dividend distribution details, confirming an 11-cent fully franked dividend and setting the Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) price at AUD 8.6584 per share.

Pengana International Equities Limited reported a striking 189% increase in net profit for the half-year ended December 31, 2024, alongside an 11% portfolio return and consistent fully franked dividends.

Lithium Universe Limited’s Definitive Feasibility Study confirms the economic viability of its Bécancour Lithium Refinery, projecting robust returns even amid subdued lithium prices. The project aims to produce 18,270 tonnes per year of battery-grade lithium carbonate, leveraging proven Jiangsu technology and a counter-cyclical development strategy.

Smart Parking Limited has reported robust H1 FY25 results, underpinned by a strategic acquisition of Peak Parking LP and a fully underwritten $45 million equity raise to fund its US expansion.

Smart Parking Limited is set to expand its global footprint by acquiring US-based Peak Parking LP for up to USD 36 million, backed by a fully underwritten equity raise and expanded debt facility. The deal promises significant EPS accretion and strategic growth opportunities in the lucrative US parking market.

Cyclone Metals has secured a pivotal development agreement with Vale, unlocking up to USD 138 million in funding for the Iron Bear iron ore project in Canada and setting a clear path to production.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia has announced a partially franked dividend of AUD 0.12 for the IAG CitiFirst Self-Funding Instalments, aligning key dates with IAG ordinary shares and reducing the outstanding loan balance.

New Hope Group delivered a robust quarterly performance with a 21.8% rise in underlying EBITDA and a 33% jump in saleable coal production for the first half of FY25, underpinned by operational efficiencies and strategic investments.

Findi Limited has expanded its ATM footprint with the State Bank of India by 54%, securing 2,293 additional ATMs and appointing Rothschild & Co for its 2026 Indian IPO. However, FY25 revenue guidance has been revised down due to delays in White Label ATM license commencement.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has released its Basel III Pillar 3 disclosures for the year ended December 31, 2024, revealing solid capital adequacy and liquidity positions under APRA regulations. The bank maintains robust buffers amid lending growth and evolving market conditions.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank's half-year results for 1H25 reveal a modest decline in cash earnings due to inflationary pressures and increased investment spend, balanced by robust customer growth and digital innovation.