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Australian Vintage Ltd reported a modest 1% revenue decline in FY25 but significantly narrowed its net loss, setting the stage for a transformational FY26 driven by new CEO leadership and innovative product launches.

Rimfire Pacific Mining clarifies its recent capital raising progress, confirming receipt of nearly $3 million and the issuance of 199 million shares, with a further tranche pending shareholder approval.

Cadence Opportunities Fund Limited reported a solid 7.9% gain for the 2025 financial year, driven by strong gold mining stocks and strategic portfolio moves. The fund also declared a fully franked final dividend of 7.0 cents per share, reflecting confidence despite ongoing economic uncertainties.

Nex Metals Explorations has partnered with the Wangkatja Tjungula Aboriginal Corporation to reprocess historic gold tailings at Kookynie, sharing profits and embedding cultural stewardship in rehabilitation efforts.

Cadence Opportunities Fund Limited reported a 36% drop in profit after tax for FY2025 but maintained its fully franked final dividend at 7.0 cents per share, signaling confidence despite softer earnings.

Cadence Capital Limited reported a $6.3 million profit and a 3.4% fund gain for FY25, driven by strong gold sector performance. The company announced a 3.0 cent final dividend with a dividend reinvestment plan and on-market buy-back.

Cadence Capital Limited reported a sharp decline in profit for FY2025, down 71% from the prior year, while declaring a steady 3.0 cent final dividend and continuing its share buy-back program.

The ASX has formally warned Truscott Mining Corporation that its current operations may not meet listing requirements, giving the company six months to demonstrate compliance or face suspension.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX, CLW) has announced the reactivation of its Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP) for the upcoming September 30, 2025 quarterly distribution, offering investors a cost-effective way to reinvest dividends.

Globe International Limited reported a decline in revenue and profit for FY25, reflecting a strategic shift away from non-core brands. Despite this, the company maintains strong profitability in Australia and a solid cash position, while declaring a fully franked dividend of 20 cents per share.

Aerometrex has confirmed Robert Veitch as its new CEO and Managing Director, following a strategic overhaul that delivered $2 million in annual cost savings and boosted its MetroMap revenue stream.

Symal Group is set to acquire Locale Civil for up to $35 million, securing a $230 million civil works contract and enhancing its earnings from the first year. This move strategically expands Symal’s footprint in Australia’s utilities infrastructure sector.

Trading in Aspermont Limited shares has resumed following the ASX's immediate lifting of the suspension after the company released a key announcement.

Aspermont launches its new Mining-IQ data platform, partners with Rio Tinto to digitize historic mining archives using AI, and raises A$1.75 million from European investors to fuel growth.

Swift Networks has renewed a $2.4 million contract to provide continuous technical support and entertainment services across three Chevron sites, reinforcing its foothold in the Oil and Gas sector.

Desane Group Holdings anticipates a strong leap in earnings before interest and tax for FY25, nearly doubling last year’s figure. The final audited results are expected by the end of August.

MIXI Australia has extended its unconditional all-cash takeover offer for PointsBet shares, providing shareholders with a certain and attractive alternative to PointsBet’s conditional scrip bid. The offer now runs until 29 August 2025 at A$1.30 per share for acquisitions above 90%.

Atomo Diagnostics reports a significant expansion in its supply agreement with Lumos for the Pascal test cassette, tied to the promising CLIA waiver status of the FebriDx test in the US. This deal could nearly double Atomo’s revenues over the next three years.

Melbana Energy is set to commence drilling the Amistad-2 well in Cuba, aiming to boost production and prepare for its first crude export later this year.

Ausgold Limited has resolved a long-standing legal dispute by acquiring critical freehold land for its Katanning Gold Project, unlocking new drilling opportunities and prompting a re-optimisation of its feasibility study.

Healius Limited reported a 5.7% rise in FY25 revenue driven by pathology growth, while underlying EBIT fell 27% impacted by cyclone disruptions and restructuring. The company advances its pathology strategy and cost savings post-Lumus divestment.

Healius reported a 5.7% rise in FY25 revenue with underlying EBIT meeting consensus, buoyed by strong pathology growth and a significant profit from the Lumus Imaging sale. Despite challenges at Agilex Biolabs and a major goodwill impairment, the company targets improved margins by 2027.

Melbana Energy has successfully raised $7 million through a discounted share placement with attaching and bonus options, aiming to finance drilling at its Amistad-2 well and support general corporate needs.

Elanor Commercial Property Fund's Independent Board Committee has unanimously recommended that securityholders reject the unsolicited takeover offer from Lederer Group, citing undervaluation and lack of control premium.