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Merchant House International Limited has voluntarily suspended trading on the ASX following the resignation of its only Australian director, Ian Burton. The suspension is expected to last until a new Australian director is appointed, anticipated by late February.

Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited has extended its on-market buy-back facility for another year, updating broker details and increasing the maximum shares to be repurchased as part of ongoing capital management.

AMCIL Limited has refreshed its on-market buy-back facility for another 12 months, appointing Morgans Financial Limited as broker and setting a maximum purchase of over 31 million shares.

AuKing Mining has entered a strategic agreement with Gage Capital Management, raising $300,000 through a 60 million share placement and selling two Tanzanian prospecting licences, positioning the company for growth across multiple jurisdictions.

Transurban Group updates its dividend distribution details, declaring a 32-cent unfranked dividend per security and confirming the Dividend Reinvestment Plan price ahead of the February payment date.

Whitebark Energy has locked in a $2 million placement to fund its acquisition of King Energy, positioning itself at the forefront of Australia's emerging white hydrogen and helium sectors.

BlueBet Holdings Ltd has announced the acquisition of TopSport, a strategic move expected to boost its market share and profitability. The deal is supported by a $15 million equity raising to fund the upfront payment and growth initiatives.

Dreadnought Resources has raised $4.1 million to advance its Mangaroon Gold Project, including a strategic partnership with Black Cat Syndicate. The funding underpins a self-funded exploration strategy targeting high-grade gold production in Western Australia.

Centuria Office REIT (ASX:COF) reported solid HY25 results with a $1.9 billion portfolio and 92.2% occupancy, underpinned by active leasing and refinancing initiatives. Despite a dip in revenue and distributions, the REIT maintains its FY25 guidance, reflecting confidence in office market recovery and strategic asset management.

NoviqTech Limited has announced a non-renounceable pro-rata entitlement issue of new options aiming to raise approximately $251,000. Eligible shareholders can subscribe at a low issue price, with options exercisable over three years.

InFocus Group Holdings has completed its acquisition of Bangkok-based Prodigy9, enhancing its software engineering and data analytics capabilities while aiming for rapid cash flow generation.

Blackstone Minerals Limited has requested an immediate voluntary suspension of its shares as it finalises a proposed merger, signaling a significant strategic shift for the mining company.