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Metro Performance Glass Limited has returned to profitability in the first half of 2025, posting a NZD 4.5 million profit before tax and significantly reducing its debt through a NZD 23.9 million equity raise.

Metroglass has reported a 5% revenue decline in its half-year results but achieved a significant reduction in net debt and improved profitability, signaling progress in its turnaround strategy amid challenging market conditions.

Elementos Limited has announced a $2.9 million non-renounceable entitlement offer alongside a $6 million initial placement to fund key project developments, including the Oropesa Tin Project and Cleveland Tin and Tungsten Project.

AuKing Mining has completed a $400,000 share placement to fund its gold exploration efforts in Queensland’s Cloncurry region, with an extraordinary meeting set to approve new options.

QGold Pty Ltd has initiated an unconditional on-market takeover offer for all shares of Venus Metals Corporation Limited at $0.17 per share, representing a notable premium to recent trading prices. The offer, which allows immediate acceptance via ASX brokers, signals a potential shift in control and strategy for Venus Metals.

BHP Group has officially ended talks to combine with Anglo American, choosing instead to focus on its own growth strategy. The mining giant acknowledges the strategic benefits of a merger but remains confident in its independent path forward.

Ryman Healthcare has completed a full refinancing of its $2 billion syndicated loan facilities, extending the average maturity to five years and enhancing funding flexibility. The move aligns with the company’s disciplined growth strategy and sets the stage for future capital management decisions.

Gentrack Group Limited reported an 8% rise in revenue to NZD 230.2 million and a remarkable 119% jump in net profit for the fiscal year ending September 2025, yet declared no dividend.

Equity Story Group Ltd has secured $1.2 million through a fully subscribed two-tranche placement to accelerate growth in its fund management business and prepare for entry into the property sector in 2026.

Mt Malcolm Mine NL has supplemented its October Rights Issue with a $750,000 Placement Offer, updating its capital structure and funding plans to accelerate exploration and repay director loans.

Sietel Limited’s preliminary final report for FY2025 reveals a 47% drop in net profit and a 24% fall in total revenues, underscoring a challenging year for the investment management firm.

Earlypay Limited has extended its on-market share buy-back program for another 12 months, allowing the company to repurchase up to 10% of its ordinary shares without shareholder approval.