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Earlypay has slashed its shares on issue by 17.6% through a $9.3 million buyback while eliminating corporate debt, and now projects its Funds In Use will hit a three-year high by June 2026.

Ariana Resources has monetised part of its Zenit holding for US$19.5 million cash, retaining a 9.9% stake and boosting its war chest to advance the Dokwe Gold Project feasibility study in Zimbabwe.

Atlas Arteria reported a resilient 2025 with 9.3% EBITDA growth and steady toll revenue, while its Board unanimously urged investors to reject IFM’s unsolicited takeover offer, citing undervaluation and onerous conditions.

Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN) swung to a quarterly profit with US$8.4 million gross profit and bolstered its balance sheet through a A$400 million equity raise, positioning itself for expansion in uranium production and development.

Kingfish Limited’s portfolio edged higher in April, buoyed by strong performances from Mercury and Infratil, while a2 Milk and Summerset weighed on returns amid operational and economic headwinds.

Centuria Office REIT reported solid leasing growth with 5,742sqm agreed and refinanced $1 billion of debt, lowering margins and extending maturities. The REIT raised FY26 FFO guidance while maintaining a positive medium-term outlook on office markets.

Duketon Mining has wrapped up its maiden drilling campaign at Barlee, extending the program beyond 6,000 metres across eight prospects, while exercising its option to acquire the Killarney Gold Project. Assay results from Barlee are expected within six weeks, with Boodanoo drilling returning no significant gold.

MFF Capital Investments declared a 10-cent fully franked interim dividend for December 2025, with plans to raise it to 11 cents by June 2026. The firm highlights disciplined capital allocation and expands global equities research through its Montaka acquisition.

Pengana International Equities (ASX:PIA) unveils a comprehensive capital management plan offering shareholders an equal-access off-market buy-back at after-tax NTA, a fully franked special dividend, and appoints Antipodes Global Investment Management to steer its portfolio.

Barton Gold’s preliminary gravity test at its Tolmer Silver prospect produced a concentrate grading above 100,000 g/t silver, prompting an expedited follow-up drilling campaign to explore extensions and confirm metallurgical potential.

Magellan Financial Group is handing over management of its $5.3 billion global equities funds to Vinva, adopting a new systematic strategy and slashing fees to boost client value.

Flight Centre Travel Group posted strong nine-month growth with record transaction values and profit gains, while geopolitical unrest in the Middle East caused a $10 million hit to leisure profits in April. The corporate segment remains robust, and the company maintains its full-year profit guidance amid ongoing AI-driven efficiency improvements and strategic portfolio reshaping.