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Andrew Schwartz, Qualitas’ Group Managing Director and Co-Founder, has sold 15.1 million shares to a major global equities manager, marking his first share sale since the IPO while retaining significant control. The move coincides with strong FY25 results and an accelerating FY26 pipeline.

WAM Income Maximiser Limited has launched a Share Purchase Plan offering eligible shareholders a discounted entry point to increase their holdings, aiming to raise up to $48.1 million to fuel portfolio growth and deliver steady dividends.

WAM Income Maximiser Limited is offering eligible shareholders the chance to buy up to $30,000 in shares at a discount, aiming to raise $48.1 million to fuel growth and support monthly dividends.

WAM Income Maximiser Limited has successfully completed an oversubscribed $120.2 million placement, reflecting robust investor confidence since its April 2025 IPO. The company also declared a fully franked dividend for October and provided guidance for upcoming months.

Livium Ltd has successfully raised A$4.5 million through a strategic placement to accelerate its battery recycling operations and expand into rare earth element and solar panel recycling. The capital injection will fund a new centralized processing hub and broaden its clean energy waste recycling capabilities.

The ASX has granted key waivers allowing Southern Cross Media to proceed with its acquisition of Seven West Media without shareholder approval, smoothing the way for a major media consolidation.

RemSense Technologies has landed a pilot project with the Australian Gas Infrastructure Group to deploy its cutting-edge virtualplant platform, marking a key step into Australia’s gas transmission sector.

Navigator Global Investments reports a 3% rise in total assets under management to USD 87 billion, driven by strong growth in Lighthouse Partners and private markets despite a challenging investment landscape.

Challenger Limited reported a solid 4% increase in total Life sales to $2.5 billion in Q1 FY26, buoyed by strong annuity sales and strategic partnerships. The company reaffirmed its FY26 earnings guidance while highlighting upcoming regulatory changes expected to benefit the sector.

Biotron Limited is set to acquire Sedarex Limited, gaining global patents for SedRx, a next-generation general anaesthetic, supported by a $2.5 million capital raising to fund regulatory and development milestones.

Pacific Current Group has announced an on-market buy-back of up to 2 million shares, representing nearly 7% of its capital, aiming to enhance earnings per share and capital efficiency.

BKI Investment Company Limited reported a steady financial performance for FY2025, raising its ordinary dividend by 1% to 7.90 cents per share. The company remains confident in maintaining dividends in FY2026, supported by a diversified portfolio and positive economic outlook.