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Xero has completed a significant A$1.85 billion institutional placement to fund its acquisition of Melio, aiming to enhance its accounting and payments platform in the US market. A complementary A$200 million Share Purchase Plan will offer retail investors a chance to participate.

Aurizon updates its FY2025 EBITDA guidance to approximately $1.575 billion, reflecting volume and receivables adjustments, while announcing a strategic leadership restructure to unify Bulk and Containerised Freight operations.

Bailador Technology Investments has updated its portfolio valuations, revealing strong gains in key holdings and a projected gross return of 32.8% for FY25. However, one investment saw a significant decline, tempering overall optimism.

Coda Minerals reports a metallurgical breakthrough at its Elizabeth Creek project, achieving copper recoveries up to 95.9% and silver recoveries of 97.3% using whole-ore leach techniques, promising significant cost savings and project simplification.

Chalice Mining confirms its Gonneville Project Pre-Feasibility Study remains on track for Q4 2025, with environmental approvals progressing smoothly toward a late 2027 Final Investment Decision. The project’s staged open-pit design and innovative infrastructure plans underscore its strategic importance in critical minerals supply.

Civmec Limited has agreed to acquire Luerssen Australia for AUD 20 million, a move set to consolidate its position as a sovereign Australian shipbuilder and enhance its capabilities in naval vessel production.

Audinate Group Limited has acquired Iris, a US-based SaaS platform for remote AV device control, in a deal valued up to US$28 million. This move strengthens Audinate’s video and control capabilities within its Dante ecosystem.

Elders Limited has updated its dividend details for the six months ending March 2025, confirming an 18-cent per share payout, half of which is franked, with a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering a 1.5% discount.

LinQ Minerals Limited has filed a Replacement Prospectus for its IPO to raise up to $10 million, anchored by its 100%-owned Gilmore Project in NSW with a substantial 2024 Mineral Resource Estimate. The company aims to advance exploration and development of this significant gold-copper asset in a tier-1 jurisdiction.

Sayona Mining Limited and Piedmont Lithium Inc. have agreed to merge, creating a leading North American lithium producer with complementary assets and a balanced ownership structure. The merger, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals, aims to unlock significant synergies and strengthen the combined company’s financial position.

Develop Global Limited has launched a A$180 million equity placement to fast-track production and extend mine life at its Woodlawn and Sulphur Springs projects, positioning itself as a leading copper and base metals player on the ASX.

Ignite Limited (ASX, IGN) has re-established its Dividend Reinvestment Plan, offering Australian and New Zealand shareholders a flexible, cost-free way to reinvest dividends into additional shares. The Board retains discretion over discount application and participation terms.