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Lynch Group Holdings has agreed to a $2.245 per share cash acquisition by Hasfarm, offering shareholders a 34.3% premium and securing board and major shareholder support. The scheme awaits shareholder and court approvals, with a final dividend declared ahead of completion.

Alternative Investment Trust (AIQ) has announced a non-renounceable rights issue to raise approximately $44.6 million at a 19.4% discount, aiming to capitalize on discounted secondary market funds amid liquidity challenges.

HMC Capital reported a robust FY25 with a 51% rise in operating EPS and a 47% jump in assets under management to $18.7 billion, driven by expansion across multiple funds management divisions.

HMC Capital has reported a record FY25 with pre-tax operating earnings soaring 74% and EPS up 51%, driven by strong asset growth and diversified platform success. The company sets a confident FY26 outlook targeting sustained organic growth and stable dividends.

Spark New Zealand is selling 75% of its data centre business to Pacific Equity Partners for up to $705 million, aiming to accelerate capacity expansion amid rising cloud and AI demand.

Santos Limited has agreed to extend the exclusivity period with the XRG Consortium, allowing more time to finalize due diligence for a potential A$8.89 per share cash takeover. The extension keeps the door open for competing bids, maintaining shareholder options.

Iress Ltd confirms early-stage discussions with Blackstone and Thoma Bravo amid acquisition speculation, following a withdrawn A$10.50 per share offer from Blackstone.

WT Financial Group reports robust FY2025 growth driven by a scalable adviser network and a strategic joint venture with Merchant Wealth Partners, positioning itself for further consolidation in Australia’s financial advice sector.

WT Financial Group and its joint venture Investco have incorporated two new 'Hubcos' to consolidate advisory firms and pursue strategic acquisitions, marking a significant expansion in their financial advice platform.

FirstWave’s Q4 FY25 update reveals a slight revenue decline but highlights a strategic AWS partnership and new chairman appointment, signaling a pivotal growth phase.

FBR Limited has locked in a A$20 million share subscription facility with GEM Global Yield LLC, providing flexible capital to advance its innovative robotics platforms and commercialisation efforts.

WAM Alternative Assets Limited has announced a 15.4% increase in its fully franked final dividend for FY2025, reflecting robust portfolio gains and a confident outlook under Wilson Asset Management's stewardship.