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Flagship Investments reported a challenging half-year with a 9.8% portfolio decline and a comprehensive loss of $6.4 million, yet maintained its commitment to dividends with a 5.1 cent fully franked interim payout.

WAM Active Limited has launched a $51.4 million pro-rata entitlement offer at a 7.8% discount to the recent share price, alongside a $19.3 million institutional placement to meet strong investor demand. The capital raising aims to bolster the company’s proven Australian equity investment strategy while offering shareholders fully franked dividends on new shares.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced the Distribution Reinvestment Plan prices for four key iShares ETFs for the January 2026 distribution period, providing clarity for investors opting to reinvest their dividends.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced confirmed cash distributions for four Australian iShares ETFs, detailing payment schedules and reinvestment options for investors.

Regal Partners has launched a $75 million on-market share buy-back program, signalling strong confidence in its financial health and growth prospects. The buy-back aims to enhance shareholder value while preserving capital for strategic opportunities.

360 Capital Mortgage REIT reported a robust half-year performance with a 40.5% increase in gross assets and a targeted 10.4% distribution yield for FY26, underpinned by disciplined lending and solid capital raising.

OFX Group Limited has initiated a strategic review to explore growth and sale options while reporting softer 3Q FY26 earnings impacted by macroeconomic challenges. The company also announced the resignation of its CFO, signaling a period of transition.

Klevo Rewards Limited’s subsidiary Fly Wallet has secured key Mastercard compliance and earned over AUD 550,000 in incentives, marking a significant step in its payments platform evolution.

Evolution Trustees Limited announces the final distribution and DRP details for the Seed Financial Income Fund Active ETF for the period ending 31 January 2026, providing investors with key dates and reinvestment options.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced estimated cash distributions for four Australian iShares ETFs, outlining key dates and options for investors to reinvest dividends.

Income Asset Management has resolved a protracted legal dispute with BGC involving former employees, agreeing to a $1.9 million settlement. A key shareholder has stepped in with a liquidity facility to support the company’s payment obligations.

Pinnacle Investment Management reported an 11% drop in net profit after tax for the first half of FY26, despite record net inflows and a strategic move to fully acquire Pacific Asset Management.