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AMP has reached an agreement in principle to settle a long-running class action over fees and interest rates on certain superannuation funds, agreeing to pay $120 million subject to court approval.

Centrex Limited and its subsidiary Agriflex have completed their deed of company arrangement, ending external administration and transferring ownership to PRL Global Limited.

NSX Limited has dispatched the Scheme Booklet to shareholders detailing the proposed acquisition by a CNSX-related entity, with a hybrid Scheme Meeting scheduled for 10 October 2025.

The Federal Court of Australia has authorised NSX Limited to hold a shareholder meeting to vote on the proposed acquisition by CNSX Markets’ related entity. The detailed Scheme Booklet, including an Independent Expert's Report, is now available to guide investor decisions.

The Federal Court has dismissed most ASIC claims against Money3 Loans, a Solvar subsidiary, affirming its compliance with responsible lending standards while identifying limited breaches in a handful of consumer loans.

Coles Group reveals a significant potential financial impact following a Federal Court decision on underpayments to salaried team members, estimating remediation costs between $150 million and $250 million.

Woolworths Group has revealed a preliminary estimate of up to $330 million post-tax liability following a Federal Court decision on historical underpayments to salaried store team leaders, signaling major shifts in retail wage practices.

Duxton Farms Ltd has announced a scheme of arrangement to acquire all issued preference shares of Duxton Dried Fruits Pty Ltd, offering a mix of scrip and cash consideration. An independent expert has assessed the transaction as fair and reasonable, endorsing the merger as a strategic step to create a diversified agricultural investment platform.

Duxton Farms has reached a key milestone in its merger with four agricultural businesses, securing ASIC registration of scheme books and scheduling crucial shareholder meetings for October.

TerraCom Limited reported a statutory loss of A$33.7 million for FY2025 amid lower coal sales and prices, while progressing its Moorlands Thermal Coal Project in partnership with Wintime Energy Group.

Excelsior Capital Limited reports a sharp 98% drop in profit after tax for FY25 following the prior year’s $47.2 million gain from selling its CMI Electrical subsidiary. Despite this, the company declared a fully franked final dividend of 4.0 cents per share.

Seafarms Group Limited reported a reduced loss of $11.7 million for FY2025, despite a 43% drop in revenue and ongoing legal challenges surrounding Project Sea Dragon. Production setbacks from flooding and subdued market demand weighed heavily on results.