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Xero (ASX:XRO) set to acquire Planday for $284.5 million

04 March 2021 - Accounting software provider Xero (ASX:XRO) is set to acquire workforce management platform Planday for $284.5 million.

Myer (ASX:MYR) report NPAT up 73.6%

04 March 2021 - Department store Myer (ASX:MYR) reports a rise of 76.3 per cent in their statutory profit after tax of $43 million, up from $24.4 million reported a year ago.

ARB Corporation (ASX:ARB) to acquire Truckman Group for $39.3 million

04 March 2021 - Motor vehicle accessories company ARB Corporation (ASX:ARB) is set to acquire a leading auto styling company in the UK called the Truckman Group for $39.3 million.

Healius' (ASX:HLS) tax case litigation closes

04 March 2021 - Healthcare company, Healius (ASX:HLS) had their application refused for special leave to appeal a decision regarding a tax case dating back to 2003.

St Barbara (ASX:SBM) appoints Macmahon as contractor at Gwalia

03 Mar 2021 - St Barbara (ASX:SBM) advises that Macmahon Holdings has been appointed the underground mining contractor at the Gwalia mine at Leonora Operations in Western Australia…

BWX (ASX:BWX) issues first tranche of shares to Chemist Warehouse

03 Mar 2021 - BWX (ASX:BWX) has issued the first tranche of shares to Chemist Warehouse Group as part of its five-year equity-linked strategic partnership.

Freedom Foods Group (ASX:FNP) begins the sale of Cereal and Snacks

03 Mar 2021 - Freedom Foods Group (ASX:FNP) has completed the first stage of a phased completion of the sale of its Cereal and Snacks operations with ownership transferring today t…

Nine Entertainment Co. (ASX:NEC) appoints Stan's Mike Sneesby as new CEO

03 Mar 2021 - Nine Entertainment Co. (ASX:NEC) has today announced the appointment of Mike Sneesby as Chief Executive Officer, effective from April.

Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) completes $138 million private placement

02 Mar 2021 - Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) has entered into subscription agreements for a total of $138 million private placement, led by a strategic US investor group, SurgCenter Developme…

ResApp Health (ASX:RAP) achieves CE mark for sale of device in Europe

02 Mar 2021 - Digtal health company ResApp Health (ASX:RAP) has achieved CE Mark certification for the company’s wearable device as a Class I medical device accessory.

Ansell (ASX:ANN) may restart share buybacks

02 Mar 2021 - Personal protection safety solutions, Ansell (ASX:ANN) may start buying back shares again under its buyback program.

Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) settle two lawsuits

02 Mar 2021 - Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) has settled the two lawsuits in Washington State for US$31 million.

Austal (ASX:ASB) USA signs $295m contract with US Navy

01 Mar 2021 - Austal (ASX:ASB) USA has been awarded a $295 million contract by the United States Navy for the detailed design and construction of the 15th Expeditionary Fast Transp…

Growthpoint Properties Australia (ASX:GOZ) sell two Sydney properties

01 Mar 2021 - Growthpoint Properties Australia (ASX:GOZ) has exchanged contracts to sell its leasehold interest in two properties in Sydney Olympic Park in New South Wales for $66.…

John Poynton steps down from Crown Resorts (ASX:CWN) board

01 Mar 2021 - Crown Resorts (ASX:CWN) announced today that John Poynton AO has resigned as a director of Crown and as Chairman and director of Burswood Limited, Crown Perth)with im…

CIMIC Group (ASX:CIM) secure Queensland ECI contract

01 Mar 2021 - CIMIC Group (ASX:CIM) companies UGL and CPB Contractors have entered an early contractor involvement (ECI) contract with energy infrastructure company CuString Pty Lt…

a2 Milk Company (ASX:A2M) appoints Bessie Lee as director

26 Feb 2021 - The A2 Milk Company (ASX:A2M, NZX:ATM) has appointed Bessie Lee as an independent non-executive director to replace Jesse Wu.

Sezzle (ASX:SZL) losses deepen as sales continue to rise

26 Feb 2021 - Buy now, pay later player Sezzle (ASX:SZL) has seen its net loss soar to $US31.9 million for the year ended 31 December 2020.

Reece (ASX:REH) EBITDA up 12% in HY21

26 Feb 2021 - Plumbing and bathroom supplies company Reece (ASX:REH) achieved 3.07 billion in sales revenue in the half-year ended 31 December 2020.

Prime Media (ASX:PRT) profit up 126.9% on PCP

26 Feb 2021 - Prime Media’s (ASX:PRT) interim financial results for the half-year ended 31 December 2020 show total revenue edged 1 per cent higher year on year to $91.7 million.

Iluka Resources (ASX:ILU) boasts NPAT of $2.4 billion for the year

25 Feb 2021 - Mineral sands miner Iluka Resources (ASX:ILU) report a net profit after tax of $2.4 billion for full year 2020, compared to a loss of $300 million in 2019.

Qantas (ASX:QAN) posts $1.08 billion half year loss

25 Feb 2021 - Qantas (ASX:QAN) reports a net loss of $1.08 billion for the first half of the 2021 financial year, down 342.9% due to Covid-19 pandemic.

Afterpay (ASX:APT) set to raise $1.25 billion

25 Feb 2021 - Afterpay (ASX:APT) report a net loss attributable to the ordinary shareholders of 165% to $76.5 million compared to a loss of $28.9 million at the last half.