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Nick Scali Limited reported a stronger-than-expected half-year profit, driven by solid ANZ performance, while its UK operations continue to face restructuring challenges amid store refurbishments.

Nick Scali Limited’s half-year results reveal a 30.2% decline in statutory profit, impacted by UK acquisition losses and restructuring costs, yet the company maintains shareholder returns with a fully franked interim dividend.

WA Kaolin Limited has announced a fully underwritten pro-rata accelerated non-renounceable rights offer to raise approximately $7 million, aiming to bolster working capital and support production ramp-up at its Wickepin operations.

WA Kaolin Ltd has launched a fully underwritten A$7 million entitlement offer to fund a critical ramp-up in production following successful operational upgrades. With strong forward orders and supportive major shareholders, the company aims to achieve positive cash flow and expand its market footprint.

WA Kaolin Limited is raising A$7 million through a fully underwritten entitlement offer to support its sales ramp-up and working capital needs, following a successful upgrade to its classifier project that enhances production capabilities.

Magellan Financial Group reported a stable funds under management (FUM) figure of A$39.1 billion for January 2025, with flat flows across both retail and institutional segments.

Savannah Goldfields has successfully completed a $2.69 million capital raise through a placement and institutional entitlement offer, setting the stage for a retail offer and a broader $14 million funding program to restart gold mining operations.

Audeara Limited has landed a significant US$917,000 follow-up purchase order from a global music instrument manufacturer, reinforcing the commercial viability of its hearing technology and expanding its licensing footprint.

Delorean Corporation has marked a pivotal quarter with the Financial Investment Decision for its SA1 Bioenergy Project and steady progress on the Yarra Valley Water facility, underpinning its transition to infrastructure ownership in Australia's bioenergy sector.

Betashares Mrtn Currie Real Income Fund (RINC) units were suspended from trading on the ASX on 4 February 2025, following a prior announcement in December 2024. This suspension marks a significant operational shift for the managed fund.

Pinnacle Investment Management Group Limited has reported a remarkable 151% increase in net profit after tax for the first half of FY2025, driven by strong performance fees and significant growth in funds under management. The firm’s strategic international acquisitions and diversified affiliate platform underpin its robust outlook amid ongoing market uncertainties.

Sigma Healthcare has secured Federal Court approval for its acquisition of Chemist Warehouse, marking a pivotal step in reshaping Australia's pharmaceutical retail landscape.