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Novomatic AG has terminated its proposed scheme for acquiring Ainsworth Game Technology but continues its unconditional $1.00 per share cash offer, which retains unanimous board support.

Elanor Commercial Property Fund reported a statutory loss for FY25 but delivered a 6.9% rise in Funds from Operations, while rejecting an unsolicited takeover offer from the Lederer Group.

Elanor Commercial Property Fund reported a solid FY25 with strong income and portfolio stability, while rejecting an unsolicited takeover bid from Lederer Group.

Elanor Commercial Property Fund reported a $5.4 million statutory loss for FY25 despite a slight increase in Funds from Operations, while navigating a strategic capital raise and an unsolicited takeover offer from the Lederer Group.

The Takeovers Panel has affirmed its decision to vary orders concerning Emu NL’s shareholder meeting notice and proxy form, setting a firm deadline of 29 August 2025 and clarifying the inclusion of a members’ statement.

Ainsworth Game Technology has terminated its proposed scheme of arrangement with Novomatic due to insufficient shareholder support, yet the board still recommends accepting Novomatic’s unconditional $1 per share takeover bid.

Johns Lyng Group reported a modest revenue increase to $1.18 billion in FY25, driven by organic growth and key acquisitions, while agreeing to a $1.1 billion takeover scheme with Pacific Equity Partners.

The Australian Wealth Advisors Group Ltd (AWAG) reported a $1.18 million net profit before tax in its first full year as an ASX-listed company, reversing a prior loss and growing revenue by 13%. The company expanded its funds under management and equity investments, positioning itself for further industry consolidation.

Gold Road Resources has dispatched its Scheme Booklet to shareholders detailing the proposed acquisition by Gold Fields. The Board unanimously recommends approval, setting the stage for a pivotal shareholder vote in September.

WAM Microcap Limited has outperformed the ASX Small Ordinaries Index for the eighth consecutive year, posting an 18.8% portfolio gain and raising its fully franked dividend to 10.6 cents per share.

MIXI Australia has firmly rejected betr’s all-scrip takeover offer for PointsBet, preventing betr from gaining majority control and forcing a stalemate in the takeover battle.

WAM Microcap Limited reported a robust 27% increase in net profit for FY2025, driven by strong portfolio returns and sustained dividend payments. The company’s investment strategy continues to outperform the market, underpinning an optimistic outlook for micro-cap equities.