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Webjet Group Limited has confirmed awareness of an undisclosed buyer seeking to acquire a significant stake in the company, coinciding with a recent 5% jump in its share price and heightened trading volumes.

Donaco International Limited has postponed its Scheme of Arrangement timetable amid extended legal and valuation reviews, while revealing a new 10% VAT gaming tax liability in Cambodia effective from January 2025.

Australian Vanadium’s subsidiary VSUN Energy reports improved cost competitiveness for Project Lumina’s vanadium flow battery system, positioning it strongly in Australia’s growing long-duration energy storage market.

Tempest Minerals Limited has announced a non-renounceable rights issue to raise approximately $1.47 million, aimed at funding exploration at its Yalgoo iron ore project and other assets. The offer includes free-attaching options and carries a potential dilution of up to 33% for non-participating shareholders.

QBE Insurance Group reported a robust 31% increase in net profit for 2024, declaring its highest dividend in years and outlining a confident outlook for 2025 amid ongoing global risks.

Civmec Limited has reported a robust Q3 FY25 with a $285 million boost to its order book, now exceeding $760 million, while positioning itself for significant naval shipbuilding opportunities through strategic acquisitions and government-backed projects.

Civmec Limited reported a steady Q3 FY25 with revenue of A$158.5 million and a strengthened order book now exceeding A$760 million, positioning the company for future growth despite near-term project delays.

Macquarie Bank Limited reported an 18% rise in net profit for FY2025, driven by growth in its retail banking segment despite margin pressures, while its commodities business faced subdued markets. The bank maintained strong capital ratios and advanced its risk and technology frameworks amid regulatory scrutiny.

Macquarie Group reported a 5% rise in full-year net profit to A$3.715 billion for FY25, driven by growth across its diversified businesses and a solid capital position. The group’s assets under management reached A$941 billion, supported by strong home loan and deposit growth.

Macquarie Group Limited has posted a 5% increase in net profit for FY2025, driven by strong asset management and banking growth, while advancing its sustainability and digital innovation agenda.

Australian Bond Exchange Holdings (ASX: ABE) announces the resignation of director Anthony Hartman and the appointment of Robert Shaw and Mark O’Leary to its board, signaling a strategic boost in expertise.

OpenLearning Limited has agreed to convert $2.12 million of debt owed to its largest shareholder, Education Centre of Australia (ECA), into equity at a 25% premium, increasing ECA’s ownership and strengthening the company’s balance sheet.