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Domain Holdings Australia has agreed to a $3 billion acquisition by CoStar Group, offering shareholders $4.43 per share and a potential special dividend, with strong board and major shareholder backing.

Macquarie Group Limited has announced an ordinary dividend of AUD 1.4663 per security for its perpetual capital notes, payable in June 2025 with partial franking.

Macquarie Group Limited has announced a quarterly ordinary dividend of AUD 1.7124 per security on its perpetual capital notes, with a 35% franking rate and a total distribution yield of 6.79% per annum.

Macquarie Bank Limited reported an 18% rise in net profit for FY2025, driven by growth in its retail banking segment despite margin pressures, while its commodities business faced subdued markets. The bank maintained strong capital ratios and advanced its risk and technology frameworks amid regulatory scrutiny.

Macquarie Group Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 3.90 per share for the half-year ending March 2025, accompanied by a dividend reinvestment plan with no discount.

PointsBet Holdings Limited has announced a scheme meeting for shareholders to vote on its proposed $1.06 per share acquisition by MIXI Australia, with an independent expert deeming the offer fair and reasonable amid a competing bid from betr Entertainment.

AF Legal Group has resolved a significant legal claim related to a senior lawyer's 2022 hire, incurring up to $600,000 in costs, while navigating an ongoing regulatory probe. Despite these challenges, the firm remains optimistic about improved profitability in the second half of FY25.

Nanoveu Limited has launched a $2.7 million capital raising via a share placement and a substantial options offer, pending shareholder approval for securities issued to its Executive Chairman. The prospectus outlines key risks and the impact on the company’s capital structure.

Washington H Soul Pattinson & Company Limited has confirmed a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.44 per share for the half-year ending January 2025, alongside an updated Dividend Reinvestment Plan price of AUD 37.02.

Adelong Gold has locked in a binding agreement to acquire the Lauriston Gold Project, boasting exceptional high-grade gold mineralisation adjacent to the world-class Fosterville Mine. The acquisition, backed by a $3 million capital raise, positions Adelong to rapidly expand its Victorian gold portfolio.

Asara Resources has amicably settled its legal dispute with joint venture partner Costa Rica Dos over the Loreto Copper Project in Chile, paving the way for clearer project ownership and collaboration.

Light & Wonder, Inc. reported steady Q1 2025 results with modest revenue growth, margin expansion, and a strategic acquisition poised to reshape its land-based gaming footprint.