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Platinum Asia Investments Limited secured overwhelming shareholder approval for its Scheme of Arrangement, with nearly 98.5% voting in favor at the recent meeting.

Platinum Capital Limited has received nominations for three new directors following a shareholder requisition, setting the stage for a pivotal general meeting. The company must now consider the appointments of Richard Caldwell, Julian Martin, and Geoff Wilson.

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Platinum Capital Limited has withdrawn its proposed scheme of arrangement due to insufficient shareholder support and is now seeking approval for an on-market buy-back of up to 50% of its shares,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