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Mayne Pharma has publicly refuted recent media claims about plans to close its Salisbury manufacturing site, clarifying its position amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny of its Scheme transaction with Cosette.

Duxton Farms Ltd has announced a scheme of arrangement to acquire all issued preference shares of Duxton Dried Fruits Pty Ltd, offering a mix of scrip and cash consideration. An independent expert has assessed the transaction as fair and reasonable, endorsing the merger as a strategic step to create a diversified agricultural investment platform.

Pearl Gull Iron Limited has agreed to sell its Cockatoo Island Project for A$4.5 million in cash, a 4% equity stake in Crestlink Pty Ltd, and ongoing royalties, marking a strategic shift as it seeks new growth opportunities.

Novomatic AG has launched an unconditional A$1.00 per share off-market takeover offer for Ainsworth Game Technology Limited, representing a 35% premium and backed by AGI's Independent Board Committee. The offer aims to consolidate Novomatic's control and potentially delist AGI from the ASX.

Iron Road Ltd has agreed revised terms with Revera Energy to extend and adjust land purchase options critical to the Cape Hardy green hydrogen project in South Australia.

TPC Consolidated Limited reported a robust 20.9% increase in revenue to $193.1 million for FY25, driven by growth in electricity and gas services. However, net profit after tax plunged 94.4% to $0.3 million, reflecting the impact of volatile wholesale electricity prices and rising costs, while a proposed acquisition awaits regulatory approval.

Mayne Pharma reported a 5% revenue increase to $408.1 million for FY25 but posted a net loss of $93.8 million, narrowing from the prior year. The company’s planned acquisition by Cosette Pharmaceuticals faces legal hurdles, delaying completion.

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure Limited has announced a quarterly dividend of 5.875 cents per stapled security, combining a partially franked dividend and a partial loan note repayment, payable in September 2025.

Duxton Farms has received Foreign Investment Review Board approval for its strategic merger and updated its timetable for key shareholder and court approvals, alongside a $4.55 million capital raise.

Novomatic AG has launched an unconditional A$1.00 per share cash takeover offer for all remaining shares in Ainsworth Game Technology Limited, representing a 35% premium to pre-announcement prices. The offer runs alongside a previously announced scheme and comes with unanimous support from Ainsworth's Independent Board Committee.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited secures a strategic A$3.6 million investment from Kazakh high-net-worth investor Dias Sarsenov, accelerating its Definitive Feasibility Study for a critical graphite project vital to Europe’s raw materials supply.

MAC Copper has secured Foreign Investment Review Board approval, satisfying all regulatory conditions for its acquisition by Harmony Gold’s Australian subsidiary. The deal now awaits shareholder votes and court sanction to proceed.