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Metro Performance Glass is set to strengthen its balance sheet and support its turnaround strategy through a $15 million to $24 million equity raise, with Amari Metals Australia poised to become the majority shareholder. This recapitalisation aims to reduce debt and improve operational focus amid challenging market conditions.

Ariadne Australia Limited anticipates a near breakeven total comprehensive income for FY25, balancing solid profits with significant portfolio losses and partnership costs.

Memphasys Limited pivots from development to commercial execution with its flagship IVF product Felix, targeting global markets through direct sales and recurring revenue streams.

FBR Limited has raised A$2 million through a share placement and purchase plan, complementing a $20 million subscription facility, to fund new robotic products, strategic partnerships, and debt repayment.

Magnetite Mines Limited has announced a pro rata renounceable rights issue aiming to raise up to $2.65 million to advance its flagship Razorback iron ore project. The capital raise includes free attaching options and is partially underwritten, supporting key development milestones and strategic partnerships.

Magnetite Mines Limited has announced a renounceable rights issue to raise up to $2.65 million, aiming to fund critical development milestones for its Razorback Iron Ore Project and secure strategic partnerships for DFS funding.

Nick Scali Limited reported a resilient FY25 with solid sales growth in Australia and New Zealand, while UK operations continue to improve margins despite ongoing losses. The company declared a fully franked dividend and outlined plans for further expansion.

Nick Scali Limited reported a solid FY25 underlying profit of $62 million, driven by strong ANZ sales and online growth, while UK operations continue to struggle amid store refurbishments and brand repositioning.

Nick Scali Limited reported a 5.8% revenue increase to $495.3 million in FY25, driven by its UK acquisition, but statutory net profit fell 28.4% amid integration and freight disruption costs. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 33 cents per share.

QBE Insurance Group has announced a 31-cent ordinary dividend for the half-year ending June 2025, offering shareholders multiple currency payment options and participation in dividend reinvestment and bonus share plans.

Lodestar Minerals has launched a revised loyalty options offer, increasing the allocation ratio to one option per twenty shares, aiming to reward shareholders and potentially raise capital.

Lodestar Minerals launches a pro-rata bonus issue of Loyalty Options to existing shareholders, offering potential future capital without immediate dilution. The options are exercisable at $0.01 until August 2029, aiming to reward long-term investors and support company growth.