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Wesfarmers updates details on its 2025 special dividend, confirming a fully franked payout of 40 cents per share with multiple currency payment options. The dividend is part of a broader capital management initiative approved at the recent AGM.

Solvar Limited has secured a new $487 million warehouse facility and resized an existing $270 million facility, boosting its total funding capacity to around $900 million and reducing its cost of funds.

Mount Hope Mining Limited launches a $1.25 million Share Purchase Plan at $0.20 per share, matching a recent placement, to fund drilling and land acquisitions at its Mount Hope Project.

oOh!media reports a 7% revenue increase in Q3 2025, slightly ahead of prior guidance, but flags challenges from a key New Zealand contract loss and softer advertising demand in October.

Macquarie Group Limited reported a 3% increase in net profit to A$1.655 billion for the half year ended 30 September 2025, driven by robust performances in its asset management and capital segments. The Group’s diversified funding and strong capital position underpin its strategic growth and climate finance initiatives.

Macquarie Group Limited reported a 3% increase in half-year profit to $1.655 billion, driven by growth across its asset management, banking, commodities, and capital markets divisions. The group maintains robust capital and liquidity positions despite margin pressures and regulatory challenges.

Macquarie Group Limited reported a 3% increase in profit for the half year ended 30 September 2025, driven by strong performances in asset management and capital advisory, while declaring a 35% franked interim dividend of $2.80 per share.

Aeris Resources has completed an $80 million equity placement and launched a share purchase plan, strengthening its balance sheet and setting ambitious production targets for FY26. The company is also divesting non-core assets to focus on growth and exploration.

hummgroup and The Abercrombie Group have mutually agreed to end discussions on an unsolicited acquisition proposal, with TAG withdrawing its offer that included a 35% premium. The Independent Board Committee now shifts focus to operational execution and shareholder value.

Arafura Rare Earths Limited has announced a Share Purchase Plan (SPP) targeting $50 million to support its Nolans Project, subject to shareholder approval. The offer allows eligible shareholders to subscribe for shares at a discounted price, with potential oversubscriptions up to $20 million.

Aeris Resources has launched a Share Purchase Plan offering eligible shareholders in Australia and New Zealand the chance to buy shares at a discounted price, aiming to raise up to $10 million for working capital.

Finaccess Restauración, S.L. has secured acceptances exceeding 90% in its takeover bid for Restaurant Brands New Zealand, setting the stage for compulsory acquisition of remaining shares and imminent delisting.