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BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced final cash distributions for 14 Australian domiciled iShares ETFs, with payments scheduled for 22 October 2025. Investors are reminded of key dates and tax certification requirements under FATCA and CRS.

QPM Energy has secured a $113.7 million lease agreement with Macquarie Bank to fund key gas turbines for its Isaac Power Station, reinforcing its mid-2027 commissioning goal. This milestone advances the project closer to final investment decision amid ongoing engineering and approvals.

New Zealand Coastal Seafoods has strengthened its financial footing with a $100,000 convertible note investment from cornerstone backer Ilwella Pty Ltd, aiming to accelerate its sustainable growth plans.

Fiducian Group Limited has reported a robust 23% increase in net profit after tax for the year ended June 2025, driven by strong inflows and resilient performance across its financial planning, platform administration, and investment management segments despite challenging market conditions.

Noble Helium has refinanced its convertible note facility by securing a $1.46 million loan from a shareholder, simplifying its capital structure and boosting working capital.

WAM Income Maximiser Limited has declared a fully franked dividend for October 2025, reflecting robust portfolio gains since its April launch and providing dividend guidance through year-end.

Dotz Nano Limited has raised an additional A$460,000 through unsecured loans, bringing total funding under this facility to A$1.2 million to support working capital needs.

Equity Story Group has raised $650,000 through a strategic convertible loan led by new Non-Executive Chair Alex Brinkmeyer, signaling a pivot into property funds management. The company also announced significant board changes, including the appointment of David Nolan as Managing Director.

Excite Technology Services has raised $2.1 million through convertible notes from institutional investors, including key backer Belgravia Strategic Equities, to fund cost restructuring and operational improvements.

CONNEQT Health has raised $2 million through a convertible note facility with a director-owned entity, providing fresh capital to support its growth plans. Shareholder approval will be key to unlocking the full benefits of this funding.

Broken Hill Mines has locked in a US$25 million senior secured financing facility alongside a major silver-lead concentrate offtake agreement with Hartree Metals, underpinning growth at its Rasp and Pinnacles mines.

Yowie Group Limited has extended and increased its secured working capital loan facility with Keybridge Capital, adjusting terms to support ongoing liquidity.