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Insurance Australia Group has updated its dividend announcement to include key pricing details for its Dividend Reinvestment Plan, confirming a fully franked payout with no discount on reinvestment shares.

Amplitude Energy and O.G. Energy have locked in a foundational gas sales agreement with EnergyAustralia, committing to supply 30 PJ of gas from the East Coast Supply Project starting in late 2028. This deal marks a significant step toward the project's development amid ongoing negotiations with other buyers.

Norwood Systems has arranged a $200,000 working capital facility from a shareholder-related lender, aiming to support near-term liquidity and growth initiatives.

Judo Capital Holdings Limited has announced a quarterly distribution of AUD 1.825 per capital note, fully franked and payable on 18 May 2026. The payment reflects a calculated yield based on prevailing market rates and remains subject to company discretion.

Garda Property Group has upgraded its FY26 earnings guidance by 10%, reduced gearing to 20.8%, and outlined ambitious plans to expand its Brisbane industrial portfolio and lending operations.

Aldoro Resources has ramped up its Kameelburg REE-Niobium drilling program with a new rig acquisition and strategic partnerships, while withdrawing a key asset sale to Sultan Resources. Exploration at Omuronga continues to show promise.

Westpac Banking Corporation has announced a fully franked distribution of AUD 1.1789 per Westpac Capital Notes 10 for the quarter ending March 2026, reflecting a 4.78% annualised yield based on current market rates.

Finder Energy has acquired the Petrojarl I FPSO from Amplus Energy for US$15 million, aiming to fast-track its KTJ oil development project with a targeted final investment decision by mid-2026 and first oil by the end of 2027. This move is supported by a two-tranche institutional placement raising A$25 million at a 21.3% discount.

Argosy Minerals has executed a spot sales contract for 16.1 metric tonnes of lithium carbonate from its Rincon project, marking a key commercial milestone amid rising lithium prices.

The a2 Milk Company has raised its FY26 revenue guidance, citing stronger-than-expected performance in key product categories and favourable currency movements. The company anticipates solid earnings growth and robust cash flow conversion.

Judo Capital Holdings Limited announces a fully franked quarterly distribution of AUD 1.79129 per Capital Note, reflecting a 7.1% annualised yield based on current market rates.

National Australia Bank updates its dividend details, confirming a fully franked payout of AUD 0.85 per share for the half-year ending September 2025, with flexible currency payment options for shareholders.