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Sequoia Financial Group has pushed back its interim dividend payment to 29 June 2026 due to unresolved court proceedings and negotiations over the sale of its InterPrac subsidiary. The Federal Court has set a tight timetable for filings on the Share Sale Agreement status, with a potential hearing in July.

St Barbara Limited has secured final investment decisions for its New Simberi expansion in Papua New Guinea and the Touquoy Restart in Nova Scotia, targeting a production surge exceeding 200% over the next four years.

Equity Trustees Superannuation Limited (ETSL) will contest ASIC's Federal Court civil proceedings related to the First Guardian Master Fund, where member losses total around $70 million. The trustee insists it acted within its fiduciary duties amid ongoing liquidation efforts.

The Takeovers Panel has declined to find unacceptable circumstances in Diamond Infraco’s bid for Atlas Arteria, accepting ASIC relief and an undertaking that address concerns over the conditional price increase mechanism.

Advanced Innergy Holdings secures Foreign Investment Review Board approval for its full acquisition of Matrix Composites & Engineering, clearing a major regulatory hurdle and setting the stage for shareholder votes on the $0.40 per share scheme.

SDI Limited's acquisition by Beijing Guoci's subsidiary advances with ASIC registration of the scheme booklet and court approval to convene a shareholder meeting. The all-cash offer at a 53–58% premium awaits shareholder and final court approval.

Australian Strategic Materials Limited (ASM) shareholders are set to vote on a scheme of arrangement for Energy Fuels Inc. to acquire 100% of ASM shares and options, offering a significant premium and exposure to a vertically integrated rare earth supply chain.

Saluda Medical’s Australian arm has secured ASIC approval to bypass standalone audited financial reports, cutting costs and streamlining compliance.

Sequoia Financial Group has pushed back its interim dividend payment to 3 June 2026, citing ongoing Federal Court proceedings triggered by ASIC over the contested sale of its InterPrac subsidiary.

The Supreme Court of Western Australia has approved the acquisition schemes allowing Li-FT Power to take full ownership of Winsome Resources, with trading suspension on the ASX set for 12 May 2026.

Macquarie Bank Limited has posted a robust FY2026 result, with net profit attributable to ordinary equity holders soaring 74% to AUD 6.011 billion, underpinned by strong performances in its Banking and Financial Services and Commodities and Global Markets divisions.

Botala Energy Ltd has denied holding undisclosed information following a sharp share price rise, linking the spike to a recent Serowe CBM Project announcement and confirming compliance with ASX disclosure rules.