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Beam Dental Bidco Pty Ltd’s off-market takeover offer for Pacific Smiles Group Limited is set to close on 11 February 2025, with the Pacific Smiles Board unanimously recommending acceptance of the cash offer. Holding 89.23% voting power, Bidco signals no extension or price increase, urging shareholders to act promptly.

Vitrafy Life Sciences reported a dramatic increase in half-year losses to $25.7 million, yet successfully raised $35 million through an IPO to fuel its cryopreservation technology expansion.

News Corporation reported a robust second quarter for Fiscal 2025, with revenues climbing 5% to $2.24 billion and net income soaring 58%, while announcing the strategic sale of Foxtel to DAZN for A$3.4 billion.

Australian Food Super (AFS) has initiated a compulsory buy-out of the last remaining convertible securities in Dynamic Group Holdings Limited (DDB) following its near-total takeover. The buy-out offer aligns with an independent expert valuation, signaling the final phase of AFS's consolidation.

REA Group has reported a robust half-year performance for H1 FY25, with revenue climbing 20% to $873 million and net profit surging 26%, driven by strong Australian and Indian market momentum and strategic technology investments.

REA Group has delivered a robust first half FY25 performance, posting a 20% revenue increase and a 26% rise in net profit, underpinned by strong Australian and Indian market growth. The company also announced a 26% higher interim dividend, signaling confidence in its ongoing momentum.

REA Group Ltd has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 1.10 per share for the half-year ending December 2024, signaling continued shareholder returns.

REA Group Ltd has delivered a robust half-year performance, reporting a 20% increase in revenue to $872.9 million and a 26% rise in net profit after tax to $313.9 million, driven by strong growth in both Australian and Indian markets.

REA Group announces CEO Owen Wilson will retire in the second half of 2025, concluding a decade marked by strong growth and innovation. The board has commenced a search for his successor to ensure a seamless leadership transition.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced estimated cash distributions for three Australian iShares ETFs, outlining key dates and reinvestment options for investors.

Merchant House International Limited has voluntarily suspended trading on the ASX following the resignation of its only Australian director, Ian Burton. The suspension is expected to last until a new Australian director is appointed, anticipated by late February.

Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited has extended its on-market buy-back facility for another year, updating broker details and increasing the maximum shares to be repurchased as part of ongoing capital management.