Latest Options News

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has updated details for its six-month dividend, confirming a fully franked payout of AUD 2.60 per share with multi-currency payment options and a Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

Platina Resources has acquired a 100% interest in the Mt McKenna Gold Project in Western Australia’s Laverton district, a region known for multi-million-ounce deposits. Early exploration results and strategic location near major mines set the stage for an aggressive drilling campaign.

Torque Metals secures $2.8 million from early option exercises, boosting funding for its Paris Gold Project exploration in Western Australia.

Lincoln Minerals Limited has announced a supplementary prospectus to raise an additional $750,000 through a Follow-on Placement, responding to strong investor demand beyond its initial entitlement offer.

COG Financial Services is set to broaden its salary packaging and novated leasing footprint across Australia through the $40 million acquisition of EasiFleet. This strategic move positions COG for upcoming government contracts in key states.

Mantle Minerals has announced a proposed capital return of $0.001 per share, subject to shareholder approval at its upcoming AGM, potentially distributing over $6 million back to investors.

Johns Lyng Group Limited (JLG) shareholders are set to vote on a scheme of arrangement that would see Sherwood BidCo Pty Ltd, backed by Pacific Equity Partners, acquire 100% of JLG shares at a significant premium. The scheme booklet, now registered with ASIC, outlines a $4.00 per share cash consideration and an option for management shareholders to receive scrip in the acquirer's holding company.

Lendlease Group has confirmed its ordinary dividend for the financial year ending June 2025, alongside the Dividend Reinvestment Plan price and currency arrangements for payments to investors in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.

Evolution Energy Minerals has secured full underwriting for its $1.45 million renounceable entitlement offer, ensuring the capital raise is fully backed ahead of the September 5 deadline.

8common’s subsidiary Expense8 has renewed its contract with the NSW Department of Education for another two years, reinforcing its role as a key provider of travel and expense management software in government.

Scalare Partners has successfully closed a $3.09 million capital raise, combining a $3 million placement and a Share Purchase Plan, to fund its acquisition of Tank Stream Labs and expand its technology portfolio.

4DMedical has bolstered its financial footing with a $6 million R&D tax incentive and a $10 million strategic investment, while its XV LVAS® technology gains clinical validation for predicting serious COPD treatment complications.