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Ampol's acquisition of EG Australia has gained ACCC approval, conditional on divesting 41 overlapping fuel sites to Metro Petroleum to preserve competition in 39 local markets.

The ACCC has approved Ampol’s acquisition of EG Australia, mandating the sale of 41 overlapping fuel retail sites to Metro Petroleum to maintain competition across 39 local markets.

Medallion Metals confirms continuity of high-grade gold mineralisation beneath Lounge Lizard open pit, advancing geological models and targeting a maiden resource estimate by Q3 2026.

Cynata Therapeutics secures a crucial regulatory green light from the EMA’s Paediatric Committee for its CYP-001 treatment in children with acute graft versus host disease, paving the way for sequential adult and paediatric trials in Europe.

Biome Australia has inked a binding deal with Specialty Probiotics Australia to shift its Activated Probiotics manufacturing onshore, aiming to boost gross margins above 65% and streamline working capital within 18 months.

Tivan Limited has locked in a minimum $15 million funding package through a $10 million option underwriting agreement and a $5 million share placement with strategic investor ETFS Capital, supporting accelerated development across its Australian and Timor-Leste projects.

Scales Corporation has declared a final FY2025 dividend of 12.5 cents per share, lifting total dividends for the year to 25 cents, representing 59% of underlying net profit. The company also introduced a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering shares at a 2% discount.

Qoria Limited has dispatched its Scheme Booklet to shareholders detailing the proposed acquisition by Aura Consolidated Group. While the independent expert finds the deal not fair but reasonable, Qoria’s board unanimously recommends approval, pending no superior proposal.

Stavely Minerals has issued its Tranche 2 placement shares following shareholder approval, with key investors increasing stakes. The company eyes a mid-year scoping study and imminent diamond drilling at promising copper-gold-silver and gold prospects.

Australian Finance Group (ASX:AFG) has kicked off a $15 million on-market share buyback, aiming to return capital to shareholders while maintaining strategic flexibility amid recent share price softness.

Dotz Nano has pushed out the maturity dates on its convertible notes to March 2027, securing continued backing from Mercer Street Capital. The move introduces new conversion limits and an option for cash settlements, signalling confidence in Dotz’s carbon capture ambitions.

The Takeovers Panel has declined to investigate Skin Elements Limited's allegations of undisclosed investor associations following a $2.5 million placement, after 62 Capital agreed to waive transfer restrictions on placement securities.