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ASX Limited reported a 13.3% rise in operating revenue to $1.25 billion for FY26, with underlying net profit up 5.2%, despite a 3.5% dip in statutory profit due to significant one-off costs including a $20.5 million ASIC penalty. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 104.7 cents per share and appointed Anthony Attia as CEO.

Lotus Resources has completed key acid plant repairs at its Kayelekera uranium mine, targeting production restart in early August 2026 and steady-state output by late year. The company also formalised a binding commitment with Mercuria for a US$30 million prepayment facility amid ongoing funding negotiations.

Babylon Pump & Power is steering through a strategic reset with its rental business booming and new funding arrangements in place, aiming to resume trading by August 2026.

Freedom Bidco, Inc. has launched a non-binding cash proposal to acquire all Strata shares at A$0.16 each, matching the last traded price before suspension and offering shareholders a rare liquidity event ahead of Strata's expected ASX delisting.

Macquarie Group Limited has fixed the Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) price at AUD 233.12 per share for its final dividend payable on 2 July 2026, applying a 1.5% discount to the 10-day volume weighted average price. The final dividend is AUD 4.20 per share, fully franked at 35%.

Ryman Healthcare has launched a NZ$100 million fixed rate bond offer maturing in 2032, aiming to refinance existing debt and diversify its funding sources. The offer includes an exchange mechanism for existing bondholders, with trading in current bonds to be suspended during the transition.

ASX Limited projects a significant 18-21% rise in expenses for FY27 driven by technology modernisation and regulatory response, while increasing capital expenditure guidance to up to $200 million.

Anteris Technologies Global Corp. has initiated an at-the-market equity offering to raise up to US$250 million, aiming to accelerate development of its DurAVR transcatheter heart valve and support general corporate needs.

SPC Global has launched a fully underwritten entitlement offer to raise approximately $97.1 million at 10 cents per share, aiming to reduce debt and support working capital.

EVZ Limited's Non-Executive Chairman Graham Burns has sold 5 million shares, reducing his stake but maintaining a significant holding while aiming to improve share liquidity and attract institutional investors.

Peel Mining’s scheme of arrangement with Aeris Resources, coupled with the demerger of Spectre Metals, gains strong endorsement from an independent expert, positioning shareholders for exposure to both a copper producer and a zinc-focused explorer.

Botala Energy Ltd has denied holding undisclosed information following a sharp share price rise, linking the spike to a recent Serowe CBM Project announcement and confirming compliance with ASX disclosure rules.