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Cuscal has finalised its purchase of New Zealand’s Paymark, aiming for earnings growth and a strong return on capital in the coming financial year.

Centuria Capital Group is leveraging its $21.8 billion real estate platform to scale AI compute infrastructure through ResetData, aiming to capture growing sovereign and enterprise demand amid global supply constraints.

Klevo Rewards takes a major step in building a regulated crypto-financial platform by partnering with Bybit and proposing key acquisitions to expand Fly Wallet’s digital asset and credit capabilities.

Eagers Automotive delivered record $13 billion revenue and underlying EBITDAI of $620.9 million in 2025, boosted by strategic investments in CanadaOne Auto and Mitsubishi Corporation. The company’s 2026 outlook is positive, supported by strong order books and easing supply constraints.

ASX Limited projects a significant 18-21% rise in expenses for FY27 driven by technology modernisation and regulatory response, while increasing capital expenditure guidance to up to $200 million.

Sandon Capital is seeking noteholder approval to amend its 4.8% unsecured notes, offering an 8.5% fixed interest extension and monthly payments, alongside a $10 million conditional note placement.

Solvar Limited has renewed its on-market share buy-back for 12 months, signalling ongoing capital management amid evolving market conditions.

Vodafone Group Plc’s 2026 Annual Report reveals a transformative year marked by the full consolidation of VodafoneThree UK after a landmark merger, acquisition of Telekom Romania and Skaylink, and a planned controlling stake in Safaricom. The Group achieved strong financial results, increased dividends, and reinforced ESG commitments across Europe and Africa.

Alternative Investment Trust (AIQ) has issued 7.39 million units at A$1.38 each, raising A$10.2 million from wholesale investors without a product disclosure statement. The capital raise aligns with AIQ’s adjusted net tangible asset value and complies with Corporations Act requirements.

Godolphin Resources is spinning out its Narraburra Rare Earths Project into a new ASX-listed entity, Matrix Critical Minerals, with MST Financial appointed to spearhead the IPO expected in the second half of 2026.

General Capital Limited reported an 18% increase in revenue to $26.8 million for the year ended March 2026, while net profit after tax held steady at $2.7 million amid economic uncertainty and a goodwill impairment. The company declared a fully imputed final dividend, signalling confidence despite regulatory challenges.

Equity Trustees Superannuation Limited (ETSL) will contest ASIC's Federal Court civil proceedings related to the First Guardian Master Fund, where member losses total around $70 million. The trustee insists it acted within its fiduciary duties amid ongoing liquidation efforts.