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Metcash Limited reported an 8.9% rise in FY25 sales revenue to $17.3 billion and an 8.6% increase in underlying EBITDA, driven by strong Food pillar growth and the acquisition of Superior Foods. However, declines in Liquor and Hardware EBIT tempered overall profit growth.

Stockland has announced an estimated unfranked dividend of AUD 0.172 per security for the first half of FY25, accompanied by a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering a 1% discount.

Golden State Mining’s first-ever air-core drilling at Southern Cross East reveals promising bedrock gold anomalies within a vast soil geochemical anomaly, prompting tenement expansion and plans for detailed aeromagnetic surveys and follow-up drilling.

Magnetic Resources NL has announced a significant 22% increase in the Lady Julie Gold Project resource, now totaling 2.14 million ounces, boosting the overall Laverton region resource to 2.32 million ounces. This upgrade reflects enhanced confidence in mineral continuity and advances the project closer to development.

Ardea Resources reports significant progress on the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s Definitive Feasibility Study, completing key drilling and advancing permitting to support a multi-decade nickel-cobalt operation.

Shift4 Payments, LLC has entered into a definitive scheme implementation agreement to acquire Smartpay Holdings Limited at NZ$1.20 per share, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals. The transaction outlines a detailed timetable and conditions, including Overseas Investment Office consent and court sanction.

Smartpay Holdings has entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by US-based Shift4 Payments for NZ$1.20 per share, representing a significant premium and a near NZ$300 million valuation. The deal, recommended unanimously by Smartpay’s board, awaits shareholder and regulatory approvals.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced the upcoming distribution schedule for multiple Australian iShares ETFs, including important deadlines for investors opting into the Distribution Reinvestment Plan.

Lithium Universe Limited has announced a $1.7 million capital raising via a two-tranche placement to fund the development of its Bécancour Lithium Refinery in Canada, alongside R&D initiatives and working capital needs.

GPT Group has announced an estimated distribution of 12.0 cents per stapled security for the first half of 2025, setting the stage ahead of its interim results release in August.

AML3D has opened a cutting-edge Wire-Arc Additive Manufacturing facility in Ohio, enhancing U.S. defense production and supporting the AUKUS partnership. The new site aims to supply critical components for the Virginia-class submarine program while creating local jobs.

Zoono Group Limited has announced a pro rata non-renounceable rights issue aiming to raise approximately $1.78 million at $0.035 per share. The capital raise will support shelf-life extension projects, repay related party debt, and bolster working capital.