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Iress Ltd has responded to recent media speculation about a potential acquisition, clarifying it cannot confirm any deal terms while continuing discussions with multiple parties.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has revealed systemic deficiencies in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing controls following a Deloitte investigation, committing to comprehensive remediation efforts.

Australian Foundation Investment Company plans special fully franked dividends alongside its 2026 interim and final payouts, leveraging a strong franking credit balance.

L1 Long Short Fund Limited has updated its dividend notification to include the Dividend Reinvestment Plan price, confirming a fully franked quarterly payout and new issue securities.

Euroz Hartleys Group Limited reported a robust FY2025 with an 87.7% jump in net profit and a strong start to FY2026, driven by increased brokerage and capital markets activity.

Sequoia Financial Group has acknowledged that ASIC’s civil penalty proceedings against its subsidiary InterPrac are material and confirmed timely disclosure to the market following formal notification.

MA Financial Group has contracted to acquire Queensland’s Hyperdome Town Centre for $678.7 million, funded by a $405 million equity raise, pushing its proforma assets under management to $14.7 billion. The group also closed a $230 million credit notes raising early due to strong demand.

Integrated Research Limited reported a modest revenue dip and significant profit declines in FY25 as it pivots to a product-led growth strategy focused on AI-powered observability solutions and hybrid pricing models.

WAM Income Maximiser Limited has confirmed its fully franked ordinary dividend for November 2025 and updated the Dividend Reinvestment Plan price, providing clarity for investors ahead of the payment date.

Equity Story Group Ltd has secured $1.2 million through a fully subscribed two-tranche placement to accelerate growth in its fund management business and prepare for entry into the property sector in 2026.

Nufarm Finance (NZ) Limited reported a modest 1.1% rise in net profit to $20.53 million for the year ended September 2025, alongside increased distributions to security holders and maintained strong liquidity backed by its parent company.

Sietel Limited’s preliminary final report for FY2025 reveals a 47% drop in net profit and a 24% fall in total revenues, underscoring a challenging year for the investment management firm.