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Chorus Limited has lodged a replacement Product Disclosure Statement for its $170 million Capital Notes offer, confirming S&P’s equity content treatment and updating key offer dates and terms.

360 Capital Mortgage REIT (TCF) has announced a Unit Purchase Plan offering eligible unitholders the chance to buy new units at net asset value, aiming to raise up to $11.1 million to fund commercial real estate loans with a forecast 10.4% yield.

Empire Energy Group Limited has opened a Share Purchase Plan (SPP) offering eligible shareholders the chance to invest up to $30,000 at $0.16 per share, matching a recent institutional placement price. The SPP includes free attaching options, subject to shareholder approval, to support key development projects in the Beetaloo Basin.

Solvar Limited has taken a strategic step by acquiring a 19.9% stake in Earlypay Limited, aiming to broaden its footprint in the SME finance sector. This move aligns with Solvar’s focus on underserved commercial markets.

Constellation Resources Limited is raising approximately $2.52 million through a non-renounceable entitlement offer priced at $0.12 per share, aiming to fund exploration projects in Western Australia and support general working capital.

Restaurant Brands posted record FY24 sales and margin improvements, powered by strong growth in New Zealand and digital innovation, while facing ongoing challenges in Australia and California.

Restaurant Brands posted a record $1.4 billion in sales for FY24, alongside a 62.6% surge in net profit, despite ongoing inflation and economic uncertainty. The company remains cautious on FY25 guidance but is focused on margin improvement and strategic growth.

Alma Metals Limited has announced a pro-rata non-renounceable rights offer to raise approximately $1.06 million, aiming to fund critical drilling and a scoping study at its Briggs Copper Project in Queensland.

Constellation Resources has withdrawn its initial entitlement offer and launched a revised plan to raise $2.52 million by issuing new shares at a lower price, aiming to fund exploration and working capital.

Ventia Services Group Limited delivered strong financial results for 2024, highlighted by a 12.8% rise in NPATA and a record 92% contract renewal rate, while reaffirming growth guidance despite ongoing ACCC proceedings.

Comms Group Ltd launches a $7 million capital raising, including a fully underwritten entitlement offer, to acquire Tasmanian IT services provider TasmaNet, aiming to boost its revenue and market reach significantly.

AFT Pharmaceuticals reported a 6% revenue increase to NZ$208 million in FY25, driven by strong ANZ growth and expanding international presence. The company targets NZ$300 million revenue by FY27 amid ongoing R&D and new product launches.