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VanEck Global Defence ETF, launched in September 2024, has reported a solid AUD 2.8 million profit in its first interim financial results ending January 2025, marking a promising start for the defence-focused fund.

Sandon Capital Investments announces a fully franked 1.4 cent dividend for the September quarter, reflecting robust FY2025 portfolio returns and a healthy dividend yield.

Regal Partners Limited reported a 7% increase in funds under management to $17.7 billion for the June quarter, driven by strong inflows and investment gains. The company also upgraded its performance fee and profit forecasts for the first half of 2025.

Mount Gibson Iron Limited reports steady FY25 iron ore sales amid operational challenges and announces a strategic entry into gold with a 50% stake in the Central Tanami Project.

Global X Management (AUS) Limited has announced estimated distributions for three ETFs listed on the ASX AQUA Market for the period ending 31 July 2025, including details on distribution amounts and key dates.

BKI Investment Company Limited reported a modest rise in revenue and operating profit for FY2025, alongside a 1% increase in dividends, supported by robust returns from key portfolio holdings.

360 Capital Mortgage REIT has successfully raised $6.4 million through an additional placement of over one million new units, aiming to expand its mortgage loan portfolio and enhance trading liquidity.

Platinum Capital Limited has released detailed worked examples for its proposed scheme of arrangement, outlining a special dividend payout and the exchange ratio for shares into ETF units. The final dividend value and unit allocation will be confirmed closer to the scheme implementation date.

Platinum Asia Investments Limited (PAI) has announced a proposed restructure via a scheme of arrangement to exchange its shares for units in the Platinum Asia Fund Complex ETF (PAXX), aiming to resolve a persistent discount to net tangible asset value (NTA). The scheme, supported by independent directors and deemed fair by an expert, includes a potential special dividend and awaits shareholder and court approval.

London City Investments reports a strong 14.8% increase in net worth for 2025, driven by gains in its investment portfolio and operating profits, outperforming the ASX All Ordinaries Index. The company also realized a significant capital gain from trimming its Fiducian Group shareholding and reinstated its Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

BlackRock Investment Management announces an estimated 180.21 cents per unit distribution for its iShares 20+ Year U.S. Treasury Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF for the June 2025 period, primarily sourced from foreign income.

Betashares Capital Ltd has released the estimated annual distribution components for its S&P/ASX Australian Technology ETF (ATEC) for the 2024-25 financial year, highlighting a nuanced mix of income types and tax adjustments under the AMIT regime.