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MyState Limited has confirmed a fully franked ordinary dividend of 12 cents per share for the half-year ending December 2025, alongside an updated dividend reinvestment plan price reflecting recent trading activity.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has confirmed its cobalt sulphate meets stringent battery precursor specifications, advancing its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery toward a Final Investment Decision. The company also expands its graphite recovery program, positioning itself at the forefront of Australia’s battery materials ecosystem.

Northern Minerals has withdrawn its Extraordinary General Meeting and obtained a court order to defer its 2025 AGM until June 30, 2026, allowing more time for regulatory review. This move supports progress toward a key investment decision for its Browns Range rare earths project.

SDI Limited reported a modest 2% dip in net profit for H1 FY26 despite a 2.7% rise in sales, driven by growth in aesthetics and exports. The company faces challenges from regulatory bans on Amalgam products while advancing plans for manufacturing upgrades and a potential acquisition.

Insignia Financial Ltd shareholders are invited to vote on a $4.80 per share acquisition scheme by Daintree BidCo, an entity backed by CC Capital Partners LLC and affiliates. The Federal Court has approved the Scheme Meeting and the distribution of the Scheme Booklet, which includes an Independent Expert’s Report supporting the fairness and reasonableness of the offer.

TPC Consolidated Limited reported a 4.1% revenue increase to $103.6 million and a 62% jump in underlying EBITDA for the half-year ended December 2025, while the proposed acquisition scheme faces regulatory hurdles.

Minerals 260 has locked in a $220 million strategic funding deal with Franco-Nevada, boosting development and de-risking the Bullabulling Gold Project in Western Australia. This marks Franco-Nevada’s largest Australian investment to date.

WCM Global Growth Limited has raised approximately $85 million through a share placement and entitlement offer priced at $1.75 per share, aiming to strengthen its global growth investment strategy and enhance shareholder value.

Magnetite Mines’ Razorback Iron Ore Project has been granted Major Project Status by the Australian Government, recognising its national economic importance and unlocking enhanced regulatory support for the next three years.

Qube Holdings has inked a scheme implementation deed with a Macquarie Asset Management-led consortium, valuing the company at approximately $11.7 billion and offering shareholders a 27.8% premium. The deal, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals, sets the stage for a significant shift in the Australian logistics landscape.

ResMed Inc has updated the foreign exchange rate for its upcoming dividend payment to Australian CDI holders, impacting the Australian dollar amount payable per share. The dividend remains unfranked and subject to US withholding tax, with a reduced rate available under the US-Australia tax treaty.

HMC Capital has forged a strategic partnership with global investor KKR, securing up to $603 million to expand its Energy Transition Platform focused on battery storage and wind projects. This deal aims to boost Australia’s renewable capacity while enhancing shareholder returns.