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Rhythm Biosciences is raising up to $3.75 million through a share placement to fund the launch of its ColoSTAT® colorectal cancer diagnostic and accelerate commercialization of its geneType™ portfolio.

Lendlease Group has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.1696 per security for the first half of FY25, alongside a Dividend Reinvestment Plan with no discount.

Lendlease Group has returned to profitability in FY25 with a statutory profit of $225 million and a 44% increase in distributions, underpinned by significant capital recycling and cost savings. The group is poised for growth with a robust development pipeline and a strong construction backlog.

BlueScope Steel has extended its on-market share buy-back program to August 2026, leaving nearly $240 million still available for repurchases. The move signals ongoing capital management amid a substantial buy-back already executed.

BlueScope Steel reported a sharp decline in FY2025 underlying EBIT to $738 million, weighed down by a significant impairment in its North American Coated Products business. Despite the setback, the company projects a confident start to FY2026 with targeted cost savings and growth initiatives.

NGE Capital Limited reported a steady half-year profit increase alongside a notable rise in net tangible assets per share, continuing its share buy-back program and initiating new investments.

Tian An Australia Limited has reversed last year’s loss to report a $12.08 million profit for H1 2025, while progressing key residential developments across Australia.

Mount Ridley Mines has announced a capital raising of up to $830,388 through a placement and a pro-rata rights issue, aiming to fund ongoing projects and explore new mining opportunities.

Centuria Office REIT delivered FY25 results in line with guidance, marking a modest portfolio valuation gain and maintaining strong liquidity. The outlook for FY26 remains positive amid constrained office supply and rising rents.

HealthCo Healthcare and Wellness REIT reported a substantial $89.3 million loss for FY25, driven by tenant payment issues and portfolio downsizing, leading to suspended distributions and a debt facility extension.

ECP Emerging Growth Limited reported a net loss for FY2025, with portfolio returns lagging the ASX Small Ordinaries Index, yet the company maintains confidence in its long-term strategy and declared a fully franked dividend.

Bell Financial Group reported a 44% drop in half-year net profit to $9.3 million, driven by a sharp decline in broking revenues, while its Technology & Platforms and Products & Services divisions delivered robust growth.