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Ricegrowers Limited (SunRice) has reactivated its Dividend Reinvestment Plan for the FY25 final dividend, offering shareholders a discounted share purchase option backed by a $10 million partial underwriting.

SunRice Group reported a 4% rise in net profit for FY25 alongside an 8% dividend increase, navigating inflation and currency volatility with strategic growth initiatives.

The Takeovers Panel has issued interim orders preventing Yowie Group Ltd from processing acceptances or declaring unconditional its takeover bid for Keybridge Capital Limited, maintaining the status quo amid ongoing proceedings.

Percheron Therapeutics has licensed HMBD-002, a promising immuno-oncology monoclonal antibody targeting VISTA, from Hummingbird Bioscience, marking a strategic pivot after recent setbacks. The company plans to initiate phase II trials in 2026, aiming to advance this novel cancer therapy toward commercialisation.

Ricegrowers Limited (SunRice) reported a 3.7% rise in profit after tax for FY25 despite a 1.5% decline in revenue, driven by strategic cost savings and product innovation. The company announced a fully franked 50 cent final dividend and reactivated its Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

Kinterra Capital has announced an all-cash $204 million takeover bid for New World Resources, offering a significant premium over a rival bid and recent trading prices. The move positions Kinterra to potentially gain full control of NWR, reshaping the company’s future.

Manuka Resources is progressing financing to restart its Wonawinta silver processing plant and is evaluating a promising gold cut-back at Mt Boppy to boost its Cobar Basin production plan.

QuickFee Limited has successfully completed an oversubscribed Share Purchase Plan, raising a total of A$1.532 million alongside a recent placement, positioning the fintech for accelerated loan book expansion in the US and Australia.

The Takeovers Panel has declined to declare unacceptable circumstances in a dispute involving Mayfield Childcare Limited shareholders but has referred potential breaches of takeover laws to ASIC for further investigation.

Rapid Critical Metals has successfully raised A$10.5 million through a two-tranche placement to fund the acquisition of the Conrad and Webbs Silver Projects in New South Wales, setting the stage for an accelerated exploration campaign.

Bowen Coking Coal Limited’s shares have been suspended from trading after missing a critical deadline to update the market on its funding efforts, casting uncertainty over its operational future.

Bowen Coking Coal has announced it will remain suspended on the ASX as it reassesses its operational plans and explores financing options amid challenging market conditions.