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Brambles has faced a mixed Federal Court ruling in a class action over its FY17 profit guidance, with some claims upheld and others dismissed. The financial impact remains uncertain as the company reviews the judgment and potential appeals.

Alfabs Australia Limited has consolidated its Mining Division workshops into its Kurri Kurri facility, closing the Wollongong site and initiating redundancies, while refinancing its Malabar Loan to improve cash flow and operational efficiency.

IODM Limited has renewed its commercial agreement with Convera for the UK higher education sector, increasing its revenue share and shifting to a non-exclusive arrangement that broadens its market opportunities.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has announced new long-term partnerships with Infosys and Genpact to enhance technology and operational efficiency, alongside a 7.6% increase in cash earnings for the third quarter of 2026.

Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited (ASX: EOS) has concluded its civil penalty proceedings with ASIC, agreeing to a $4 million penalty and costs. This resolution marks a significant step in addressing legacy issues and refocusing on strategic growth.

Flight Centre Travel Group (ASX: FLT) has agreed to divest its 47% shareholding in Pedal Group to the Turner Collective for $61.7 million, aligning with its strategy to focus on core travel businesses. The sale requires shareholder approval and is expected to complete next month, with FLT anticipating a one-off accounting gain of approximately $15 million.

Cauldron Energy Limited (ASX: CXU) has been included in the BetaShares Global Uranium ETF (ASX: URNM), which currently holds over 15.7 million shares valued at approximately $678,000. This inclusion is expected to increase institutional visibility and broaden investor access amid growing global interest in uranium.

Broken Hill Mines Limited (ASX: BHM) has reported significant production increases at its Rasp silver-lead-zinc mine for the March 2026 quarter and secured a long-term renewal of its Consolidated Mining Lease 7, extending operational rights to 2047.

Bank of Queensland (ASX: BOQ) has announced a strategic capital partnership with Challenger Limited (ASX: CGF), involving a $3.7 billion whole-of-loan sale and a forward flow arrangement for equipment finance assets. The deal aims to optimise BOQ’s funding base, support SME equipment finance growth, and enable capital returns to shareholders.

Orange Minerals NL has agreed to sell certain tenements of its Majestic Project in Western Australia to Auravelle Metals Limited, receiving $200,000 in Auravelle shares as consideration. This move aligns with Orange Minerals' strategy to focus on core assets like its Tepa gold project in Ghana.

Miramar Resources Limited (ASX:M2R) has finalised the sale of its Randalls Project to Ore Resources Ltd (ASX:OR3) for up to AUD 800,000 in cash, shares, milestone payments, and royalties, aligning with its strategy to streamline its exploration portfolio and concentrate on other Western Australian projects.

Garda Property Group has announced an on-market buy-back of up to 21 million securities starting in April 2026, continuing its capital management strategy without requiring shareholder approval.