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Select Harvests downgrades almond crop estimates

26 May 2017 - Select Harvests (ASX: SHV) downgrades its almond crop estimates for 2017 at its Carina West Processing Facility in Victoria.

Henry Morgan proposed sale of JB Financial stake

26 May 2017 - Henry Morgan Limited (ASX:HML) has been approached by Brisbane-based investment firm, John Bridgeman Limited to acquire 100% of its shares in JB Financial Group.

Transurban prices Westlink M7’s US private placement

26 May 2017 - Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) announces the pricing of its Westlink M7’s US private placement.

Fairfax appeals NZCC’s decision to merge

26 May 2017 - Fairfax Media Limited (ASX:FXJ), Fairfax New Zealand Limited and NZME Limited (ASX:NZM) will file an appeal against the New Zealand Commerce Commission’s (NZCC) decis…

Slater and Gordan files class action against Spotless Group

26 May 2017 - Slater and Gordan (ASX:SGH) has filed a class action in the Federal Court of Australia against Spotless Group Holdings Limited (ASX:SPO).

Finbar completes $200M Concerto project

26 May 2017 - Finbar Group Limited (ASX:FRI) announces its $200 million Concerto project in East Perth, has reached practical completion on time and on budget.

Aristocrat delivers strong half year growth 2017

25 May 2017 - Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) has announced its net profit after tax soared 56.9% in the first half of 2017, compared to the prior corresponding period to $249…

Mesoblast records US$9.8M 1Q2017 loss

25 May 2017 - Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB) has announced a net loss attributable to shareholders of US$9.8 million for the first quarter of 2017.

Spotless tells investors to reject Downer offer

25 May 2017 - Spotless Group Holdings (ASX:SPO) is continuing to recommend its shareholders reject the current takeover offer from infrastructure company Downer EDI Limited (ASX:DO…

Ansell sells Sexual Wellness business

25 May 2017 - Ansell Limited says it will sell its Sexual Wellness business for US$600 million and announces a new market share buy-back program.

Westpac to reduce BTIM holding

25 May 2017 - Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX:WBC) intends to reduce its holding in BT Investment Management (BTIM) from 29% to 10%.

Fatal accident at Austin Engineering in Chile

25 May 2017 - Austin Engineering Limited (ASX:ANG) says a fatal accident has occurred at its Calama facility in Chile on Monday 22 May 2017.

Ardent Leisure announces review initiatives underway

24 May 2017 - Ardent Leisure (ASX:AAD) says it is undertaking a number of reviews in his business, to transition the company to a pure play international firm.

Automotive Holdings Buys majority stake in Carlins Auction Group

24 May 2017 - Automotive Holdings Group Limited (ASX:AHG) acquires a majority stake in the wholesale platform, Carlins Auction Group business.

Sigma to commence proceedings against My Chemist/Chemist Warehouse

24 May 2017 - Sigma Healthcare Limited (ASX:SIG) has decided to commence legal proceedings against the My Chemist/Chemist Warehouse Group, in relation to its current Supply Agreeme…

zipMoney seals $260 million securitisation program

24 May 2017 - zipMoney Limited (ASX:ZML) has inked a $260 million securitisation program with the National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB).

Govt Takeover Panel accepts Downer EDI’s undertakings

24 May 2017 - The Australian Government’s Takeovers Panel has announced it accepts the undertakings from Downer EDI’s(ASX:DOW) application to takeover Spotless Group (ASX:SPO).

ALS sees strong recovery in NPAT FY2017

24 May 2017 - ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ) announces its statutory net profit, attributable to shareholders rose to $81.6 million for the full year to 31 March 2017.

EBOS Group to buy HPS for $154M

23 May 2017 - EBOS Group Limited (ASX:EBO) has entered into a binding agreement to buy Australia’s largest provider of outsourced pharmacy services to hospitals for $154 million.

Traditional Therapy Clinics acquires three clinics

23 May 2017 - Traditional Therapy Clinics Limited (ASX:TTC) has entered into agreements to acquire three franchise clinics (two in China and one in Tibet).

Caltex CRM sales production falls

23 May 2017 - Caltex Australia (ASX:CTX) has announced its sales from production in April 2017 fell from the prior month.

Woodside to ramp up production

23 May 2017 - Woodside Petroleum (ASX:WPL) is planning to grow its production in the years ahead, focusing on opportunities to unlock value from its resource base.

CBA says bank levy will cost $220M pa after tax

23 May 2017 - Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is estimating the Federal Government’s new bank levy will cost the group about $315 million per annum before tax or $220 mill…

Mustera purchases two properties for $7.61M

23 May 2017 - Mustera Property Group (ASX:MPX) has entered into a binding agreement to purchase two properties in South Perth for $7.61 million.

Westpac says new major tax to impact 2H17 by $65M after tax

22 May 2017 - Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) says the new major bank tax announced in the Federal Budget, would cost the group around $370 million or around $260 million after tax,…