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EAU Lithium has committed to acquiring Vulcan's proven A-DLE Pilot Plant 4 from Germany, strengthening its capacity to optimise lithium extraction from Bolivian brines and supporting strategic deployment of VULSORB® technology.

Transurban and NSW Government will replace paper toll notices with digital alerts, removing administration fees and streamlining unpaid toll enforcement on Sydney roads from July 2026.

Stockland has confirmed an estimated distribution of 16.2 cents per security for the second half of FY26, keeping full-year guidance steady at 25.2 cents, while suspending its Distribution Reinvestment Plan for this period.

Macquarie Group Limited has announced a quarterly distribution of AUD 1.6148 per MQGPE capital note, payable in September 2026. The payment is partly franked and based on a 3-month BBSW plus a fixed margin, reflecting a 6.41% annualised yield.

Charter Hall (ASX: CHC) has announced a 6% increase in its full-year distribution to 50.67 cents per security for FY26, reflecting steady income growth and a fully franked dividend component.

Whitefield Industrials delivered a $21.1 million net profit for FY2026, upheld its long-standing dividend track record, and outperformed its benchmark despite geopolitical tensions and market volatility.

Recce Pharmaceuticals has secured ethics approval to upgrade and broaden its pivotal Phase 3 trial of RECCE® 327 Topical Gel for diabetic foot infections in Australia, accelerating recruitment and reinforcing its global registration ambitions.

IFM Global Infrastructure Fund has increased its holding in Atlas Arteria to over 40%, maintaining a final takeover offer of A$5.10 per security. Meanwhile, Atlas Arteria's independent directors continue to recommend rejecting the bid, targeting higher distributions and exploring asset sales including the Warnow Tunnel.

Core Lithium has begun underground decline development at its BP33 deposit within the Finniss Lithium Project, alongside ongoing open pit mining at Grants, and successfully shipped its first lithium products via Darwin Port.

Findi Limited has voluntarily suspended trading of its shares pending an announcement on its ongoing strategic review and financing discussions, delaying the FY26 audited financial statements beyond the June 30 deadline.

IODM Limited has broadened its revenue share agreement with TransferMate, now covering UK and European universities, aiming to deepen its presence in the higher education payments sector.

Australian Foundation Investment Company (ASX:AFI) plans a fully franked 14.5 cents per share final dividend alongside a 2.5 cents special dividend, subject to market conditions, while maintaining its on-market share buy-back.