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PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund has completed a $172 million share purchase plan, with all valid applications accepted in full. About 56 million new shares will be issued at $3.07 each and qualify for PGF’s upcoming fully franked dividend.

Peppermint Innovation has shifted from building its Philippines payments platform to commercialising it, but the FY26 report shows the business remains loss-making, balance-sheet constrained and dependent on future funding. The company reported A$217,720 in revenue, a A$2.40 million net loss and negative net assets of A$578,233.

L1 Group has finalised the key terms of its 2 cent fully franked interim dividend, confirming a Dividend Reinvestment Plan price of $1.2326. New DRP shares will be issued on 23 September, while New Zealand holders will receive the dividend equivalent in NZD.

Regal Partners Global Investments has confirmed a DRP price of A$2.60635 for its 5.0-cent fully franked dividend. The update settles the reinvestment mechanics ahead of the A$0.05 cash payment due on 25 September.

Gryphon Capital Income Trust has secured firm commitments for an $86.25 million wholesale placement, giving the fund fresh capital for incremental portfolio management. A further unit purchase plan of up to $30,000 per existing unitholder is also planned for the coming months.

Queste Communications ended August with just $6,000 in standalone cash, although its consolidated balance remained $2.905 million after a $79,000 monthly operating outflow. The company points to a $450,000 Orion loan facility and listed investments as additional liquidity sources.

Income Asset Management Group has attributed a late director interest notice to an administrative oversight and miscommunication, after ASX questioned whether disclosure rules may have been breached. IAM says it has reiterated its director reporting process and will strengthen controls if required.

Regal Investment Fund has confirmed an actual unfranked distribution of 13.842156 cents per unit for the six months ended 30 June 2026. The full distribution is payable on 7 September, with reinvestment available at $3.603245 per unit for eligible Australian and New Zealand holders.

Pacific Current Group has rejected a non-binding offer from Roc Partners, citing valuation and shareholder fairness concerns, while continuing to review a separate proposal from River Capital involving a potential share issuance at $13 per share.

JPMorgan Asset Management has announced estimated September 2026 cash distributions for six of its equity premium income ETFs, with payments scheduled for mid-October.

Savana US Small Caps Active ETF (ASX:SVNP) reversed last year’s loss to deliver a AUD 1.37 million profit for FY 2026, lifting net assets to AUD 5.94 million amid steady investor inflows and solid US small cap equity performance.

S&P Dow Jones Indices has announced its September 2026 quarterly rebalance for the S&P/ASX indices, with significant reshuffling across major benchmarks effective before market open on September 21.