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Clime Investment Management is issuing free bonus options to shareholders, offering a new opportunity to increase holdings at a fixed exercise price before mid-2026.

National Australia Bank has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.85 per share for the half-year ending September 2025, offering shareholders multiple currency payment options and participation in dividend reinvestment and bonus security plans.

National Australia Bank reported a modest rise in underlying profit for FY25, driven by robust revenue and volume growth in the second half, alongside continued technology modernization and sustainability progress.

National Australia Bank reported a 1% increase in underlying profit for FY25 with stable cash earnings and a steady fully franked dividend of 85 cents per share. The bank’s refreshed strategy shows early momentum despite rising credit impairment charges.

National Australia Bank reported a 1.2% revenue increase to $20.872 billion in FY25, while net profit dipped 2.9% to $6.759 billion. The bank highlighted progress in customer-centric strategy, technology modernization, and sustainability initiatives.

Santana Minerals has been granted a 30-year mining permit for its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project in Central Otago, surpassing earlier expectations of a 25-year term and providing long-term operational certainty.

Verbrec Limited is streamlining its business by selling its Competency Training division for $11.5 million and acquiring Alliance Automation for $5.5 million, significantly boosting its digital and automation capabilities.

Verbrec Limited has agreed to acquire Alliance Automation for $5.5 million, significantly expanding its automation and digital capabilities while adding over $60 million in annual revenue.

Santana Minerals has been granted a crucial 25-year mining permit for its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project in New Zealand, paving the way for construction and gold production pending environmental approvals.

BlueScope has appointed Tania Archibald as its new Managing Director and CEO, succeeding Mark Vassella who retires after eight years. Archibald’s extensive internal experience positions her to lead the company’s next strategic phase.

McLaren Minerals Limited has announced a fully underwritten non-renounceable pro-rata entitlement offer to raise approximately $3.6 million, issuing new shares at 1.8 cents each with free-attaching options. The capital raise aims to fund exploration and development activities as the company advances its mining projects.

McLaren Minerals has launched a fully underwritten A$3.6 million entitlement offer to accelerate development of its McLaren titanium project, offering shareholders discounted shares and options.