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MIXI Australia has secured majority voting power in PointsBet, pushing the takeover offer deadline to mid-September and setting the stage for full control.

DigitalX Limited posted a larger loss for FY25 despite an 18% revenue increase, driven by digital asset appreciation and a bold Bitcoin accumulation strategy.

Powerhouse Ventures Limited reported a striking 348.8% jump in profit after tax to $1.82 million for FY25, driven by strategic acquisitions and a robust investment portfolio. The company’s first operating cash profit and growth in net tangible assets signal a turning point in its transformation.

Investor Centre Limited delays its 2025 Annual Report following the liquidation of key funder Amram Corp, triggering a likely trading suspension.

Pengana Global Private Credit Trust (PCX) has delivered a solid first-year performance, achieving an 8.41% total return driven by a 7.04% cash yield and NAV growth. The Trust also increased monthly distributions and declared a special payout, underscoring its commitment to stable income and capital preservation.

Staude Capital Global Value Fund Limited (GVF) reported a robust FY2025 with a 15.8% rise in adjusted pre-tax NTA and a fully franked dividend of 3.3 cents per share, underpinned by its discount capture strategy.

Staude Capital Global Value Fund Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.033 per share for the half-year ending June 2025, accompanied by a dividend reinvestment plan offering a 2.5% discount.

betr Entertainment has lodged a formal application with the Takeovers Panel, contesting PointsBet’s board decision to accelerate vesting of performance rights amid competing takeover bids, a move that significantly boosted MIXI’s voting power.

Finexia Financial Group's shares have been suspended from trading pending a significant announcement related to media speculation and a potential material acquisition.

Regal Asian Investments has commenced on-market share purchases to satisfy its Dividend Reinvestment Plan, pricing shares at or below its recent net tangible asset value of $2.54. This move signals a strategic approach to capital management amid evolving portfolio stewardship.

BlackRock is reshaping its iShares Future Tech Innovators ETF by narrowing its focus to the 30 largest Nasdaq 100 companies and cutting management fees nearly in half, effective October 15, 2025.

K2 Asset Management posted a 17% revenue increase and returned to profitability in FY25, declaring a fully franked dividend and signalling plans for mergers and acquisitions to accelerate expansion.