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Papyrus Australia has appointed Daniel Schmidt as CEO and secured a $250k government grant alongside a binding agreement to produce biodegradable mining products, marking a decisive shift from R&D to commercial operations.

FirstWave Cloud Technology is securing $2.5 million to accelerate growth through AI-driven compliance tools and the rollout of its NMIS Cloud service with Telmex, leveraging a vast existing user base and new global partnerships.

Mad Paws Holdings has sent out the Scheme Booklet to shareholders detailing the proposed acquisition by Rover Group, with the board unanimously backing the deal. Shareholders are set to vote on the scheme in late October.

Klevo Rewards Limited has secured a crucial extension from the ASX, pushing back its automatic removal date to 17 November 2025. This move gives the company time to complete a $4.1 million entitlement offer and meet conditions for reinstatement to trading.

Gumtree Australia Markets has officially appointed Tommy Logtenberg as Managing Director, cementing his leadership role after serving as CEO since 2023. The move signals continuity and confidence in the company’s strategic direction.

Klevo Rewards Limited has initiated a non-renounceable entitlement offer to raise up to $4.1 million by issuing new shares at $0.009 each, inviting existing shareholders to participate by 1 October 2025.

Gumtree Australia Markets Limited has partnered with Australian Community Media to integrate automotive content, cross-list marketplace listings, and offer combined advertising solutions to a shared audience of 7.1 million Australians monthly.

Mad Paws Holdings Limited (ASX – MPA) shareholders are invited to vote on a Scheme of Arrangement for the acquisition of 100% of Mad Paws by Rover Group, Inc. at $0.14 cash per share. The Mad Paws Board unanimously recommends approval, supported by an Independent Expert’s Report deeming the deal fair and reasonable.

Mad Paws Holdings has secured Foreign Investment Review Board approval for Rover Group’s full acquisition scheme, with the board unanimously recommending shareholder support.

Briscoes Group has reported a resilient half-year performance for the period ending July 2025, maintaining near-record sales and solid profits despite ongoing economic challenges. Strategic investments in technology and infrastructure continue to position the company for future growth.

Frontier Digital Ventures reported a 5% decline in revenue but a striking 71% jump in EBITDA for the first half of 2025, driven by margin expansion and operational efficiencies across its classifieds marketplaces in emerging regions.

KMD Brands has launched a comprehensive 'Next Level' turnaround strategy targeting $25 million in cost savings alongside $15 million in growth investments, aiming to restore profitability and accelerate brand-led expansion.