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Fat Prophets Global Contrarian Fund has announced a Share Purchase Plan allowing eligible shareholders in Australia and New Zealand to buy up to $30,000 in shares without brokerage fees. The move aims to increase fund size and trading liquidity ahead of potential broker coverage.

Bailador Technology Investments Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.036 per share for the half-year ending June 2025, accompanied by a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering shares at a 2.5% discount.

Suncorp Group has reported a robust financial year with a 66% jump in net profit and announced a healthy final dividend, signaling confidence in its ongoing performance.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia has announced a fully franked dividend of AUD 2.2675 for RIO CitiFirst Self-Funding Instalment MINI warrants, aligning key dates with RIO ordinary shares.

Tyro Payments has acknowledged unsolicited acquisition interest but maintains that current offers undervalue the company. The board remains open to discussions that could unlock shareholder value.

Bravura Solutions posted solid FY25 financial results with revenue growth, improved profitability, and a special dividend following a key licence sale. The company signals steady performance ahead despite ongoing CEO transition.

One Click Group Limited has reported a record-breaking July with $3 million in revenue and $1.4 million in EBIT, marking a 34% increase on the prior period and profitability for the first seven months of 2025.

Peppermint Innovation Ltd has launched direct InstaPay integration, enhancing real-time digital payments and securing a key Merchant Acquisition Licence from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, positioning itself for growth in the Philippine market.

AVITA Medical has successfully raised approximately A$23 million through a private placement, positioning the company to advance its therapeutic acute wound care portfolio and target free cash flow by 2026.

Amotiv Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.22 per share for the financial year ending June 2025, payable in September. The dividend reflects the company’s steady financial position and commitment to shareholder returns.

Insurance Australia Group Limited (IAG) reported a 51.3% rise in net profit after tax for FY25, supported by premium growth, improved margins, and key strategic alliances. The company also advanced its sustainability agenda with full renewable energy procurement and emissions reductions.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s latest Pillar 3 disclosures reveal steady capital adequacy ratios and strong liquidity metrics as credit risk exposures grow modestly.