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Empire Energy Group Limited has opened a Share Purchase Plan (SPP) offering eligible shareholders the chance to invest up to $30,000 at $0.16 per share, matching a recent institutional placement price. The SPP includes free attaching options, subject to shareholder approval, to support key development projects in the Beetaloo Basin.

Solvar Limited has taken a strategic step by acquiring a 19.9% stake in Earlypay Limited, aiming to broaden its footprint in the SME finance sector. This move aligns with Solvar’s focus on underserved commercial markets.

Copper Search Ltd has secured an exclusive six-month option to acquire Rimfire Pacific Mining's Cowal Project tenements, significantly enlarging its Theseus Gold and Copper Project in NSW's Lachlan Fold Belt. The move positions the company to leverage historical data and advanced analytics to validate promising drill targets near established mines.

Constellation Resources Limited is raising approximately $2.52 million through a non-renounceable entitlement offer priced at $0.12 per share, aiming to fund exploration projects in Western Australia and support general working capital.

BSP Financial Group reported a 17% rise in net profit and a 16% dividend increase for 2024, while advancing key digital and SME banking initiatives across the South Pacific.

Restaurant Brands posted a record $1.4 billion in sales for FY24, alongside a 62.6% surge in net profit, despite ongoing inflation and economic uncertainty. The company remains cautious on FY25 guidance but is focused on margin improvement and strategic growth.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank reported a 7.8% decline in cash earnings for 3Q25, reflecting lower other income and a slight dip in net interest income, while completing its Rural Bank system migration.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank reported a slight dip in its Common Equity Tier 1 ratio to 10.83% for the March 2025 quarter, reflecting dividend payments and increased residential lending. Despite this, the bank sustained robust liquidity and funding metrics well above regulatory minimums.

Gorilla Gold has completed the acquisition of the remaining 49% stake in the Comet Vale Project, boosting its ownership to 100% and positioning itself to expand the high-grade gold resource.

EBR Systems has announced a fully underwritten A$55.9 million capital raise alongside a Security Purchase Plan to fund the commercial rollout of its FDA-approved WiSE CRT System, targeting a US$3.6 billion market opportunity in cardiac resynchronization therapy.

EBR Systems has raised A$55.9 million through a fully underwritten placement to fund the commercial rollout of its FDA-approved wireless cardiac pacing system, with plans for a limited market release in H2 2025 and expanded distribution in 2026.

MA Financial Group is set to acquire Melbourne-based IP Generation, adding $2 billion in assets and boosting its real estate management platform to over $12 billion AUM. The deal is expected to enhance earnings in FY25 and deepen MA’s presence in the retail real estate sector.