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Centaurus Metals Limited has updated the timetable for its $3 million Share Purchase Plan, offering eligible shareholders in Australia and New Zealand shares at $0.36 each with free-attaching options exercisable at $0.50.

Ainsworth Game Technology reported a steady half-year profit of $4.9 million on a 25% revenue increase, driven by strong domestic sales and new product launches, while navigating regional challenges and a looming Novomatic takeover bid.

WOTSO’s FY2025 results reveal an 11% revenue decline but a significantly reduced net loss, alongside a raised distribution payout, signaling cautious optimism amid market challenges.

Magellan Financial Group reported a 5% rise in operating profit for FY25 despite a 31% drop in statutory net profit, driven by strong growth in assets under management and booming income from strategic partnerships.

Perpetual Limited is set to record a significant $153.7 million non-cash impairment for FY25, largely driven by challenges in its J O Hambro boutique. This move underscores ongoing asset outflows but leaves liquidity intact.

Magellan Financial Group has announced a fully franked total dividend of AUD 0.469 per share, combining a final dividend, a performance fee dividend, and a special dividend for the six months ending June 2025.

Magellan Financial Group reported a 31% drop in net profit after tax for FY25, yet operating profit rose 5%, supported by strategic partnerships and an 8.2% increase in assets under management. The Board declared a special fully franked dividend, signaling confidence in future earnings.

Schaffer Corporation reported a 16% rise in underlying net profit for FY25, driven by strong Automotive Leather and Delta divisions, while maintaining its dividend and appointing a new CEO to steer future growth.

Novomatic AG has launched an unconditional A$1.00 per share cash takeover offer for all remaining shares in Ainsworth Game Technology Limited, representing a 35% premium to pre-announcement prices. The offer runs alongside a previously announced scheme and comes with unanimous support from Ainsworth's Independent Board Committee.

West Cobar Metals has successfully raised $1.25 million through a discounted share placement, aiming to boost drilling and testwork across its gold and critical minerals projects.

Vicinity Centres has reported a notable increase in revenue and net profit for the 2025 financial year, alongside a modest rise in distributions to securityholders.

Stockland Corporation Limited reported a striking 170% surge in statutory profit for FY25, underpinned by a diversified property portfolio and a strategic new partnership to develop data centres with EdgeConneX.