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The Takeovers Panel has declined to review its earlier ruling on Keybridge Capital Limited, affirming no unacceptable circumstances exist. This decision closes a regulatory chapter but leaves some questions about future governance.

WAM Capital Limited’s July 2025 update reveals a robust net tangible asset position and a healthy interim dividend, underpinned by strong performances from key holdings ALS and HUB24.

Tuas Limited has raised A$385 million through an institutional placement at $5.51 per share to fund its acquisition of M1, while also initiating a share purchase plan to raise an additional A$50 million from existing shareholders.

Platinum Asia Investments Limited (PAI) held a pivotal Scheme Meeting seeking shareholder approval to restructure by exchanging shares for units in the Platinum Asia Fund Complex ETF (PAXX), accompanied by a special dividend payment. The outcome will reshape PAI’s investment management and ownership structure.

Platinum Asia Investments Limited has announced a special dividend of AUD 0.1992 per share, pending court approval and final confirmation post-scheme valuation. The payment is scheduled for September 2025 with a significant franked component.

Platinum Capital Limited has withdrawn its proposed scheme of arrangement due to insufficient shareholder support and is now seeking approval for an on-market buy-back of up to 50% of its shares, aiming to enhance liquidity for investors.

Platinum Asia Investments has released detailed examples illustrating how its upcoming special dividend and share-for-unit exchange will be calculated as part of a major restructure scheduled for late August.

SGH Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.32 per share for the six months ending June 2025, signaling steady returns for shareholders.

GTN Limited has finalised a $43.85 million capital return, distributing $0.23 per share to shareholders. The company awaits an Australian Tax Office ruling to clarify tax implications for investors.

Equity Story Group has raised $200,000 through a strategic share placement at a premium, signaling investor confidence as it expands its wealth management services.

AGP Investment Management launches a secondary unit issue for the WCM Quality Global Growth Fund, offering investors a 1.25% loyalty bonus for holding units for 12 months. The fund also updates its distribution policy to target a 5% annual cash yield with quarterly payments.

Credit Intelligence Limited has issued a profit warning revealing a reduced loss of approximately A$4.5 million for FY25, down from A$12.5 million the previous year, driven by strategic divestments and a revenue decline.