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ARC Funds Limited (ASX: ARC) has entered a conditional agreement to acquire a 25% minority equity interest in Ausbiz Group Pty Ltd by issuing over 8 million shares to Ausbiz shareholders, subject to customary conditions including shareholder approval.

Keybridge Capital has posted a $6.14 million loss for the half-year ended 31 December 2024, driven by legacy governance issues and significant legal costs. A new board, appointed following court intervention, is now focused on stabilising the company and pursuing recovery actions.

ASF Group’s subsidiary has secured AUSTRAC registration as a Digital Currency Exchange, positioning itself for future digital asset opportunities while holding off on active trading.

The Australian Wealth Advisors Group Ltd (AWAG) reported a $1.18 million net profit before tax in its first full year as an ASX-listed company, reversing a prior loss and growing revenue by 13%. The company expanded its funds under management and equity investments, positioning itself for further industry consolidation.

Keybridge Capital has obtained a $9.3 million bridge funding facility from Active Asset Management, supported by an ASX waiver allowing the deal without prior shareholder approval. The funding aims to address urgent liquidity and solvency challenges while trading remains suspended.