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The Federal Court of Australia has approved SEQ Hospitality Group’s acquisition of Eumundi Group, setting the stage for a $1.62 per share cash payout to shareholders and imminent suspension of Eumundi’s ASX trading.

JPMorgan Asset Management has updated its February 2025 cash distribution amounts for several of its equity premium income ETFs, reinforcing its commitment to delivering steady income streams to investors.

Bio-Gene Technology Limited has secured A$3 million in U.S. Department of Defense grants to accelerate development of its two nature-derived insecticides, Flavocide and Qcide, targeting both military and civilian markets.

AustChina Holdings has entered a binding agreement to acquire Penwortham Exploration, gaining access to promising gold-antimony and base metals projects in Tasmania’s prolific mining districts. The move positions AustChina to leverage modern exploration techniques on historically rich targets.

Fortescue Ltd’s subsidiary FMG Pilbara Pty Ltd has acquired a 66.23% majority interest in Red Hawk Mining, advancing its takeover bid with an increased offer price to incentivize remaining shareholders.

WT Financial Group has reported a robust half-year performance with underlying revenue up 33.5% and net profit before tax rising 35.8%, driven by operational efficiencies and growing demand for financial advice services.

Altair Minerals has announced the acquisition of the Venatica Copper Project in Peru, a district-scale opportunity boasting high-grade copper mineralisation and strategic proximity to world-class mines. This move significantly expands Altair's portfolio with promising exploration potential in a globally significant copper belt.

VanEck Investments Limited has announced final dividends for a suite of its exchange traded funds, with payments scheduled for mid-February. Investors are reminded of the dividend reinvestment plan and upcoming tax details.

Janus Henderson Investors has announced the final distribution for its Sustainable Credit Active ETF, delivering 18.3819 cents per unit for January 2025. Key dates for investors include the ex-date on 3 February and payment on 13 February.

Entyr Limited has received a $3.79 million R&D tax incentive payment for its innovative thermal desorption project targeting rubber waste, reinforcing its position in sustainable tyre recycling technology.

Xref Limited shareholders convened to vote on SEEK Limited’s proposed $0.218 per share acquisition, representing a substantial premium over recent trading prices. The outcome hinges on shareholder and court approval, marking a pivotal moment for the software company’s future.

ARGO Investments Limited has updated its dividend distribution announcement, confirming a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.17 per share for the half-year ending December 2024 and correcting previous details on its Bonus Security Plan pricing.