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Macquarie Group reported a 5% increase in full-year net profit to A$3.7 billion for FY25, driven by strong second-half growth and robust asset management performance. The company declared a final dividend of A$3.90 per share and extended its share buyback program.

High-Tech Metals Limited has announced a $1 million pro-rata entitlement issue, offering shares at $0.15 each alongside free listed options, aiming to fund exploration at its Mt Fisher - Mt Eureka Project and strengthen working capital.

Aeris Resources has refinanced its environmental bonding and term debt facilities with Washington H. Soul Pattinson, boosting liquidity and extending debt maturity to support growth projects.

Sparc Technologies has launched a Share Purchase Plan offering eligible shareholders the chance to buy new shares at a 28.6% discount, aiming to raise up to $500,000 to fund key growth initiatives.

ARN Media reports resilient 2024 financials driven by digital growth and Cody Outdoor contracts, launching a major cost-cutting transformation to sharpen its competitive edge.

Smartgroup reports a solid start to 2025 with stable revenue and a surge in electric vehicle leasing orders, while cautiously navigating evolving government incentives and market conditions.

Orica Limited reported a robust first half FY2025 with a 40% rise in NPAT pre-significant items and strong cash flow, underpinned by demand for premium blasting and digital solutions. The company also announced a $400 million share buy-back and a 32% higher interim dividend.

Super Retail Group has amended its FY25 sales growth figures while reporting improved like-for-like sales in the second half, alongside strategic investments in supply chain and store network expansion.

Super Retail Group updates key sales growth figures while outlining increased costs from system upgrades and distribution centre transitions, signaling a cautious outlook amid mixed retail conditions.

ANZ Group Holdings Limited posted a 7% increase in statutory profit to AUD 3.642 billion for the half year ended 31 March 2025, with stable cash profit and an 83 cent interim dividend. The full integration of Suncorp Bank underpinned lending and deposit growth, while credit impairments eased.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated has successfully closed the first tranche of a private placement, raising C$88.8 million to advance its Sunday Creek Gold-Antimony Project in Victoria, Australia. The funds will support drilling, resource definition, and early development milestones.

360 Capital Group has extended the closing date for its Off-Market Equal Access Buy-Back by one week to 21 May 2025, offering eligible securityholders additional time to participate. This adjustment also shifts key dates for payment and cancellation of securities.