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QBE Insurance Group Limited has updated its dividend announcement to specify the pricing for its Dividend Reinvestment Plan and Bonus Share Plan, confirming an ordinary dividend of AUD 0.78 per share for the six months ending December 2025.

Bank of Queensland (ASX: BOQ) has announced a strategic capital partnership with Challenger Limited (ASX: CGF), involving a $3.7 billion whole-of-loan sale and a forward flow arrangement for equipment finance assets. The deal aims to optimise BOQ’s funding base, support SME equipment finance growth, and enable capital returns to shareholders.

Infragreen Group Limited (ASX:IFN) has launched a strategic review to explore options for enhancing shareholder value following a decline in its share price despite solid earnings growth and a positive business outlook.

Native Mineral Resources has locked in a $4 million unsecured loan from a related party to finance exclusive mining rights at the Podosky Gold Project, avoiding equity dilution amid a tight funding window.

MLG Oz Ltd has announced three new and extended contracts with major mining companies, collectively expected to generate around $20 million in annual revenue. These include a five-year extension at Gruyere, a multi-site mobile crushing contract with Northern Star, and a civil construction project with Endurance Mining.

NEXTDC Limited (ASX:NXT) has announced a A$1 billion wholesale offer of subordinated hybrid securities, fully backed by a binding commitment from Canadian investment group La Caisse. The capital raise aims to support NEXTDC’s growth strategy and infrastructure expansion through to FY29.

Winsome Resources has sent out the Scheme Booklet to shareholders detailing the proposed acquisition by Li-FT Power, setting the stage for key votes in early May. Securityholders must now decide on the future ownership of the company through a formal scheme of arrangement.

Kelsian Group’s UK arm has clinched a five-year Liverpool bus franchising contract worth $80 million, marking a strategic foothold in the UK’s evolving public transport sector.

Global X Management (AUS) Limited has announced the final distribution amounts for 11 ETFs listed on the ASX AQUA Market for the quarter ending 31 March 2026, detailing franking percentages and dividend reinvestment prices.

Janus Electric has appointed Lynx Advisors and Spark Plus to bolster its capital strategy and investor engagement while settling longstanding disputes with Kjøller A/S. The company also ends its agreement with EVUNI, opening new partnership opportunities.

BNK Banking Corporation announces the planned departure of CEO Allan Savins, with CFO Steve Kinsella stepping in as interim CEO from April 2026. The leadership transition marks a pivotal moment for the bank amid its ongoing growth and turnaround.

Etherstack’s Australian subsidiary Auria Wireless has landed a multi-year contract with the Department of Home Affairs, valued at around A$9 million initially and potentially rising to A$15 million with extensions.