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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.

WAM Income Maximiser Limited (WMX) has outperformed its benchmark since its IPO, fully deploying capital ahead of schedule and delivering increasing monthly fully franked dividends.

360 Capital Group (ASX, TGP) has received a $0.31 per security unconditional takeover offer from TT Investments, with the Independent Board Committee unanimously recommending acceptance in the absence of a superior proposal. The offer, supported by an independent expert, provides a premium to recent trading prices and offers certainty of cash consideration.

ECP Emerging Growth Limited has reported a stable financial position for its convertible notes in Q3 2025, with a loan-to-value ratio of just 21.54% and no changes to the conversion price.

Cedar Woods Properties has activated its Dividend Reinvestment and Bonus Share Plans for the final 2025 dividend, offering shares at a 2.5% discount and backed by full underwriting from major brokers.

Whitefield Income Limited has announced fully franked monthly dividends of 0.583 cents per share for the final quarter of 2025, delivering an 8.0% annual yield based on its IPO price.

DigitalX Limited reveals a robust A$101 million treasury portfolio dominated by Bitcoin holdings and a significant cash increase from Solana sales, underpinning its ambitious target of accumulating 2,100 Bitcoins by 2027.

Pacific Smiles Group Limited has issued a Target’s Statement endorsing Beam Dental Bidco’s $2.20 per share off-market takeover bid. The Independent Expert deems the offer fair and reasonable, and the Independent Board Committee urges shareholders to accept, barring a superior proposal.

GQG Partners reported a decline in funds under management to US$167.2 billion as net outflows hit US$1.7 billion in September, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid market volatility.

DPM Metals reports solid third quarter production growth at its Bulgarian mines and steady progress integrating the newly acquired Vareš operation, setting the stage for future expansion.

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.

COG Financial Services is raising A$20 million through an institutional placement to acquire an additional 14.08% stake in Fleet Network, increasing its ownership to over 92%. This move is expected to immediately enhance earnings per share and support COG’s strategic growth in novated leasing and salary packaging.