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Global Uranium and Enrichment Limited (GUE) has registered its scheme booklet with ASIC, detailing the proposed acquisition by Snow Lake Resources Ltd. The independent expert report supports the fairness and reasonableness of the deal, with GUE directors unanimously recommending shareholder approval.

GBM Resources has partially completed its $8 million placement to Wise Walkers but faces delays in receiving the remaining funds due to Chinese foreign exchange controls. Shareholder approval for the balance is now pending.

SunRice reported a 14% rise in net profit for the first half of FY26 despite a revenue dip, reaffirming its growth outlook and updating paddy price guidance amid a forecast drier season.

Magellan Asset Management has launched the Magellan Infrastructure Fund (Currency Hedged), an actively managed ETF trading on the ASX under ticker MICH, targeting global listed infrastructure with currency hedging and ESG integration.

ActivePort Group Ltd is launching a pro-rata bonus option offer, granting shareholders 1 option per 5 shares held, exercisable at $0.04 and expiring in 2028. While no immediate funds will be raised, full exercise could inject over $9 million into the company.

Step One Clothing reveals a sharp decline in first-half revenue and a significant EBITDA loss driven by a $10 million inventory write-down, prompting withdrawal of full-year guidance.

Gale Pacific’s FY25 results show resilience amid tariff challenges, with strategic manufacturing diversification and brand refresh underway to drive future growth.

CD Private Equity Fund III reported a $3.02 million net loss for the half-year ending September 2025, driven largely by foreign currency translation losses, yet maintained a 10 cent per unit distribution supported by portfolio realisations and cash management.

CD Private Equity Fund II reported a reduced net loss of $2.43 million for the half-year to September 2025, supported by $9.45 million in distributions from portfolio realisations. Despite foreign exchange headwinds, the Fund maintains a diversified portfolio and a positive long-term return track record.

CD Private Equity Fund I reported a $2.6 million net loss for the half-year ended 30 September 2025, driven by foreign exchange impacts and fair value adjustments, while distributing 8 cents per unit amid ongoing portfolio realisations.

Straker Limited has significantly narrowed its interim loss despite a 15% revenue decline, driven by cost efficiencies and the absence of prior non-cash charges. The company also renewed a strategic $28 million partnership with IBM, reinforcing its AI language technology ambitions.

Elementos Limited has announced a $2.9 million non-renounceable entitlement offer alongside a $6 million initial placement to fund key project developments, including the Oropesa Tin Project and Cleveland Tin and Tungsten Project.