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Helloworld Travel has secured crucial ACCC approval for its proposed acquisition of Webjet, advancing its plan to consolidate travel distribution in Australia and New Zealand.

Westpac Banking Corporation confirms a fully franked final dividend of AUD 0.77 per share, alongside detailed Dividend Reinvestment Plan pricing and foreign currency payment options for shareholders.

ANZ Group Holdings Limited has announced its 2025 final dividend of 83 cents per share, partially franked at 70%, with options for dividend reinvestment and payment in multiple currencies.

DevEx Resources has announced a $35 million capital raise to fund key uranium tenement acquisitions and an aggressive 2026 exploration campaign in the Northern Territory’s Alligator Rivers Uranium Province.

Rox Resources has opened a $10 million Share Purchase Plan at a 19.9% discount, inviting eligible shareholders to invest in the development of its Youanmi Gold Project. The offer runs through mid-December, aiming to bolster exploration and working capital.

Verbrec Limited has completed a transformative acquisition of Alliance Automation, significantly expanding its digital capabilities and service footprint across Australia and New Zealand.

L1 Global Long Short Fund Limited has announced a $415 million non-renounceable entitlement offer alongside a strategic shift under new management. The capital raise supports the transition to the L1 Global Long Short Strategy following a portfolio monetisation.

National Australia Bank has updated its dividend distribution details, confirming an 85-cent fully franked payout and finalising Dividend Reinvestment and Bonus Security Plan prices at $40.45 per share.

Maggie Beer Holdings Ltd has announced a 1-for-10 non-renounceable entitlement offer priced at $0.056 per share, aiming to raise approximately $2.28 million to bolster its balance sheet and working capital. Eligible shareholders in Australia and New Zealand can participate, with options to apply for additional shares and a potential shortfall placement.

New Zealand Coastal Seafoods Limited has raised $55,000 through a convertible note subscription, bolstering its working capital to advance sustainable seafood initiatives.

Wide Open Agriculture shakes up its leadership with a new board appointment and plans to recruit a CEO experienced in scaling plant protein businesses, signaling a strategic push to globalise its lupin protein technology.

Big River Industries is set to acquire John’s Building Supplies for up to $17 million, backed by a fully underwritten $10 million entitlement offer to fund the deal. This move strengthens Big River’s presence in Western Australia’s growing building materials market.