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Celsius Resources Limited has launched an offer of up to 423.95 million new options to key placement participants, including Silvercorp Metals and its lead manager, aiming to support ongoing project funding without immediate capital inflow.

Abacus Storage King has turned down a $1.47 per security acquisition proposal from a consortium, arguing the offer undervalues the company and carries significant tax-related risks.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT has announced a 6.25 cents per stapled security distribution for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, featuring a significant AMIT Fund Payment component. This distribution reflects the REIT’s ongoing commitment to delivering steady income to investors under the Attribution Managed Investment Trust framework.

Donaco International Limited has postponed its Scheme of Arrangement timetable amid extended legal and valuation reviews, while revealing a new 10% VAT gaming tax liability in Cambodia effective from January 2025.

Orica Limited reported a 7.7% increase in revenue to $3.94 billion for the half year ended March 2025, but posted a net loss of $89 million due to significant impairment and restructuring charges. Excluding these items, net profit rose 40% to $250.8 million, with the board declaring a higher interim dividend.

ANZ Group Holdings Limited has announced its 2025 interim dividend of 83 cents per share, partially franked and accompanied by New Zealand imputation credits. The bank’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan and Bonus Option Plan will continue without discount, underscoring steady shareholder returns.

Northern Star Resources has completed its acquisition of De Grey Mining through a scheme of arrangement, issuing new shares to De Grey shareholders and initiating De Grey’s imminent ASX delisting.

Wellard Limited has secured a final ATO Class Ruling confirming its 2 cents-per-share return of capital is not a dividend, clarifying tax treatment for shareholders following the sale of its MV Ocean Ute vessel.

Recce Pharmaceuticals reports strong Phase II clinical trial results for its topical anti-infective R327G, achieving a 93% efficacy rate in treating ABSSSI, alongside a significant capital raise to fund upcoming Phase III trials.

Betashares Capital Ltd has announced the final distribution amounts for its suite of ETFs for April 2025, alongside details on the distribution reinvestment plan and tax considerations.

Oldfields Holdings Limited reports solid progress in Q3 FY2025, driven by strategic transformation, debt reduction, and a robust sales pipeline supporting a positive outlook for the second half of the year.

AdNeo Limited reports a positive operating cash flow for Q3 FY25, driven by a 60% surge in customer receipts and cost savings exceeding targets. Strategic SaaS contracts and platform upgrades underpin its growth trajectory.