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Gumtree Australia Markets and NZME have signed an MOU to explore launching a new digital automotive marketplace in New Zealand, aiming to challenge the current market leader and tap into a $125 million annual revenue opportunity.

Smartpay Holdings has entered an exclusivity agreement with an international strategic bidder offering NZ$1.20 per share in cash, advancing a potential full acquisition amid competing proposals.

Freightways Group Limited has announced an ordinary dividend of NZD 0.22352941 per share for the six months ending December 31, 2024, payable on April 1, 2025. The dividend is fully unfranked and reflects the company’s ongoing cash flow strength.

Contact Energy Limited has announced a fully unfranked dividend of NZD 0.1847 per share, combining ordinary and supplementary components, payable in March 2025.

Vulcan Steel Limited reported a challenging first half of FY25 with significant declines in revenue, EBITDA, and net profit, yet maintained a solid 10% return on capital employed and declared a cautious interim dividend.

Santana Minerals has reported a robust Pre-feasibility Study for its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project, lifting the after-tax NPV to A$1.2 billion and IRR to 76%, as it progresses detailed engineering and fast-track permitting in New Zealand.

Fonterra Shareholders' Fund has secured conditional approval to delist from the ASX, aiming to consolidate its trading on the NZX by late February 2025. This move is expected to streamline operations and reduce costs for unitholders.