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WT Financial Group has reported a strong 21% increase in underlying net profit before tax for FY2025, driven by robust revenue growth and improved operational efficiency. The company also announced a new joint venture aimed at fueling future expansion.

Brickworks Limited and Washington H. Soul Pattinson have unveiled plans to combine under a newly capitalised ASX-listed entity, Topco, aiming to simplify their complex cross-shareholding and unlock shareholder value. Shareholders are set to vote on the scheme in September, with the merger expected to enhance liquidity and deliver dividend accretion.

Washington H. Soul Pattinson reports a solid FY25 with rising net asset value and a 27th consecutive dividend increase, outperforming market benchmarks despite volatility.

Hydrocarbon Dynamics Limited reported ongoing sales and expanded trials of its HCD Multi-Flow product worldwide, alongside plans for a fully underwritten rights issue to bolster its financial position.

Buru Energy advances its Rafael Gas Project in Western Australia with a focus on sustainable growth, targeting a final investment decision in 2026 and production start in 2028. The project aims to supply local power generation with trucked LNG and condensate, replacing costly imports.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has locked in a strategic US$30 million equity funding partnership with leading Brazilian asset managers to accelerate its Colossus Rare Earth Project towards production.

New World Resources Limited has formally recommended shareholders accept Kinterra Capital's unconditional $0.067 per share takeover offer, following the withdrawal of a competing bid. The offer represents a substantial premium over recent trading prices and includes provisions for option cancellations and accelerated vesting of performance rights.

AVJennings Limited’s acquisition scheme has received Supreme Court approval, triggering share suspension and a scheduled delisting from ASX and SGX.

The Supreme Court of New South Wales has approved the acquisition scheme for AVJennings Limited, paving the way for a significant ownership change and imminent suspension of its shares on major exchanges.

Insignia Financial has agreed to a $4.80 per share acquisition offer from CC Capital, representing a 56.9% premium over its recent share price. The Board unanimously recommends the scheme, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.

Visionflex Group Limited reported a positive operating cash flow for the June 2025 quarter alongside revised convertible note facilities with key investors, signaling steady liquidity and funding stability.

Johns Lyng Group has entered a binding scheme implementation deed with Pacific Equity Partners for a $1.1 billion acquisition at $4.00 per share, representing a significant premium and a 10.3x EV/EBITDA multiple. The transaction awaits shareholder and regulatory approvals, with major shareholder backing and a clear timetable set for late 2025.