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Peel Mining has significantly increased its Share Purchase Plan to $5 million following overwhelming shareholder interest, reflecting strong confidence in its Cobar Basin assets.

Resolution Minerals secures a $2 million placement from Tribeca Investment Partners, reinforcing its position in the U.S. critical minerals sector and advancing exploration at the strategically important Horse Heaven Project.

Equity Story Group Ltd (ASX – EQS) has announced a fully underwritten renounceable entitlement offer to raise approximately $3.54 million, aiming to accelerate its entry into the property sector and strengthen working capital.

Challenger Limited reported a solid 4% increase in total Life sales to $2.5 billion in Q1 FY26, buoyed by strong annuity sales and strategic partnerships. The company reaffirmed its FY26 earnings guidance while highlighting upcoming regulatory changes expected to benefit the sector.

Regal Partners Limited reported a robust 13.1% increase in funds under management to $20 billion, driven by strong client inflows and positive investment returns. Performance fees for the second half of 2025 are tracking well above broker expectations, signaling strong momentum.

Johns Lyng Group shares will halt trading following Supreme Court approval of its acquisition by Sherwood BidCo, controlled by Pacific Equity Partners.

360 Capital Group (ASX, TGP) has received a $0.31 per security unconditional takeover offer from TT Investments, with the Independent Board Committee unanimously recommending acceptance in the absence of a superior proposal. The offer, supported by an independent expert, provides a premium to recent trading prices and offers certainty of cash consideration.

Clime Investment Management has completed a $2.3 million placement and announced a bonus option issue, positioning itself for growth as the Australian wealth management sector consolidates.

Ryzon Materials has agreed to capitalise its entire secured debt by issuing shares and options, a move that could reshape its capital structure and support progress on its Nachu graphite project.

LDR Assets has issued a second supplementary bidder’s statement clarifying the adjusted cash consideration in its takeover offer for Elanor Commercial Property Fund securities following a September 2025 distribution. The statement addresses concerns raised by the ECF Independent Board Committee and highlights the impact of transaction costs on net tangible assets.

Fiducian Group Limited has reported a robust 23% increase in net profit after tax for the year ended June 2025, driven by strong inflows and resilient performance across its financial planning, platform administration, and investment management segments despite challenging market conditions.

Johns Lyng Group shareholders have overwhelmingly approved a scheme of arrangement for acquisition by Pacific Equity Partners, pending final court approval.