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VGI Partners Global Investments reported a steep $43.1 million loss for the half-year ending December 2024 but announced an increased fully franked interim dividend and expanded share buy-back program.

Amaero has completed a A$22 million institutional placement, concluding nearly A$100 million raised since 2022 and positioning itself for commercialisation in FY2026 with a robust balance sheet.

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT delivered a solid 2025 half-year performance, maintaining distribution guidance while enhancing its portfolio through key acquisitions and divestments. The REIT’s outlook brightens with an increased full-year distribution forecast.

Alcidion has secured its first contract in Wales with Hywel Dda University Health Board, deploying its Miya Precision Platform to enhance patient flow and clinical communication over five years.

Swift Networks Group has inked a three-year, $804,191 contract with Shell to provide its Swift Access platform and ongoing support for the Prelude FLNG facility, marking a significant expansion in its oil and gas sector footprint.

Macquarie Group’s 3Q25 trading update reveals strong growth in its annuity-style businesses, while markets-facing segments face pressure from subdued commodity markets, resulting in a mixed financial performance for the year to date.

Vulcan Steel Limited reported a challenging first half of FY25 with significant declines in revenue, EBITDA, and net profit, yet maintained a solid 10% return on capital employed and declared a cautious interim dividend.

SGH Ltd reports a robust first half with 10% EBIT growth and a 30% dividend increase, underpinned by the full acquisition of Boral and strong operational execution across its industrial services portfolio.

Gladiator Resources has acknowledged a breach of its Securities Trading Policy following an on-market trade during a Black-Out Period, prompting a review of its compliance framework. The company reassures investors that subsequent trades were compliant and that governance standards remain a priority.

Auswide Bank Ltd's shares have been suspended from trading following court approval of its acquisition by MyState Bank Limited, marking a significant consolidation in the Australian retail banking sector.

Lodestar Minerals has increased its capital raising placement by $22,500, bringing the total to $542,500, subject to shareholder approval at an upcoming meeting.

Alterity Therapeutics has raised A$40 million through a two-tranche placement to advance its lead compound ATH434 for neurodegenerative diseases, including Multiple System Atrophy and Parkinson's disease.