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Australian Ethical Investment Limited (AEF) has responded to ASX inquiries about additional licence conditions imposed on its subsidiary, Australian Ethical Superannuation Pty Ltd (AES), asserting these do not materially affect its securities value despite a notable share price drop.

Panther Metals has successfully closed a $502,000 entitlement offer, backed strongly by major shareholders and directors, to fund key exploration projects in Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

BetMakers Technology Group has inked a pivotal five-year exclusive agreement with Betfair Australia to provide the full wagering technology stack for CrownBet's launch, marking a major milestone for its Apollo platform.

L1 Global Long Short Fund Limited has successfully completed its shortfall offer bookbuild, prompting a $62 million institutional placement at $1.63 per share, adding to a total raise of up to $415 million. Trading is set to resume immediately following the announcement.

Microba Life Sciences has secured a $3.06 million R&D tax incentive refund for FY25, reinforcing its cash reserves and supporting ongoing advancements in gastrointestinal diagnostics and clinical therapeutics.

SolGold plc has unanimously rejected a non-binding acquisition proposal from Jiangxi Copper, triggering a notable share price rally that has significantly enhanced DGR Global’s valuation as a major SolGold shareholder.

Austin Engineering Limited has announced an on-market buy-back of its ordinary shares, set to run from December 2025 through October 2026, signaling a strategic move in capital management.

Biotron Limited has completed a $1 million placement to fund the development of its newly acquired Sedarex Limited assets, marking a strategic expansion of its antiviral portfolio.

Brightstar Resources has completed its merger with Aurumin Limited, acquiring all shares and issuing new Brightstar shares and options to Aurumin security holders on a 1-for-4 basis.

Vitasora Health has secured AU$3.56 million from a cornerstone investor, issuing over 118 million shares, while confirming compliance with key regulatory disclosure obligations.

Big River Industries Ltd has announced a fully underwritten renounceable entitlement offer to raise approximately $10 million, aimed at funding its acquisition of John’s Building Supplies, a leading Western Australian building materials distributor. The offer opens on December 8 and closes on December 17, 2025.

Big River Industries is set to acquire John’s Building Supplies for up to $17 million, backed by a fully underwritten $10 million entitlement offer to fund the deal. This move strengthens Big River’s presence in Western Australia’s growing building materials market.