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Beach Energy Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.03 per share for the half-year ending December 2024, payable on March 31, 2025.

Beam Dental Bidco Pty Ltd’s off-market takeover offer for Pacific Smiles Group Limited is set to close on 11 February 2025, with the Pacific Smiles Board unanimously recommending acceptance of the cash offer. Holding 89.23% voting power, Bidco signals no extension or price increase, urging shareholders to act promptly.

Vitrafy Life Sciences reported a dramatic increase in half-year losses to $25.7 million, yet successfully raised $35 million through an IPO to fuel its cryopreservation technology expansion.

News Corporation has announced a USD 0.10 per share dividend for its Class B Voting Common Stock, reflecting steady shareholder returns for the half-year ending December 2024.

Australian Food Super (AFS) has initiated a compulsory buy-out of the last remaining convertible securities in Dynamic Group Holdings Limited (DDB) following its near-total takeover. The buy-out offer aligns with an independent expert valuation, signaling the final phase of AFS's consolidation.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced estimated cash distributions for three Australian iShares ETFs, outlining key dates and reinvestment options for investors.

Perennial Investment Management Limited has announced an estimated monthly distribution of 1.785 cents per unit for January 2025 for the Perennial Income Generator Fund (ASX: EIGA), outlining key dates and options for unitholders.

Transurban Group updates its dividend distribution details, declaring a 32-cent unfranked dividend per security and confirming the Dividend Reinvestment Plan price ahead of the February payment date.

Whitebark Energy has locked in a $2 million placement to fund its acquisition of King Energy, positioning itself at the forefront of Australia's emerging white hydrogen and helium sectors.

BlueBet Holdings Ltd has announced the acquisition of TopSport, a strategic move expected to boost its market share and profitability. The deal is supported by a $15 million equity raising to fund the upfront payment and growth initiatives.

BlueBet has announced a strategic acquisition of TopSport, supported by a $15 million equity raise, aiming to boost market share and deliver significant earnings accretion by FY26.

Thor Energy plc has appointed Andrew Hume as Managing Director, bringing a seasoned energy executive to spearhead its expansion into natural hydrogen exploration.