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Astron Corporation has completed its redomicile from Hong Kong to Australia, launching Astron Limited (Aus NewCo) as the new ASX-listed parent company with a 2-for-1 share consolidation.

Iris Cairns Property Pty Ltd has increased its cash takeover offer for Reef Casino Trust units to A$3.72 per unit, with the Reef Corporate Services Limited board unanimously recommending acceptance. The offer values the trust at approximately A$185.3 million and awaits regulatory approvals.

Centaurus Metals Limited has updated the timetable for its $3 million Share Purchase Plan, offering eligible shareholders in Australia and New Zealand shares at $0.36 each with free-attaching options exercisable at $0.50.

Genetic Technologies Limited reports a 36% increase in half-year losses amid voluntary administration, followed by a recapitalisation and sale of core assets. The company pivots towards new financial services acquisitions under fresh leadership.

Frontier Digital Ventures has uncovered apparent misappropriation of approximately USD 430,000 within its Colombian business, Fincaraiz, prompting an ongoing investigation and operational safeguards.

Arafura Rare Earths has successfully raised approximately A$80 million through a two-tranche institutional placement and launched a A$5 million share purchase plan, strengthening its cash position ahead of the Nolans project final investment decision.

VGI Partners Global Investments Limited reported a $17.6 million net loss for FY25 but maintained its dividend policy and executed a $73 million share buy-back, signaling confidence amid market challenges.

Duxton Farms has received Foreign Investment Review Board approval for its strategic merger and updated its timetable for key shareholder and court approvals, alongside a $4.55 million capital raise.

Whitefield Income Limited has reported a $7.8 million net profit in its first seven months as an ASX-listed company, alongside steady monthly dividends annualised at 8%. The company’s portfolio outperformed its benchmark, signaling a promising start post-IPO.

Monash IVF Group has completed an independent review into two separate clinic incidents involving non-standard IVF treatments, revealing human errors and IT system issues. The company commits to enhanced safeguards without expecting significant financial impact.

RocketBoots Limited has secured a significant trial contract with one of Mexico's largest retail banks, marking a key step in its international expansion and potential revenue growth.

Schaffer Corporation Limited reported a 1.5% increase in revenue to $229.7 million for FY2025, despite a 10.3% decline in net profit to $24.3 million. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 45 cents per share, maintaining total dividends at 90 cents for the year.