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Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (QRI) has announced a distribution of 1.0664 cents per unit for June 2025, translating to an annualised return of 8.11% based on net tangible assets. The fund continues to focus on Australian real estate loans secured by mortgages.

Queste Communications reported a significant $3 million cash inflow in June 2025, driven by a royalty termination payment from its controlled entity, Orion Equities Limited, strengthening its liquidity position.

Platinum Capital Limited has unveiled a proposed restructure via a scheme of arrangement, offering shareholders the option to exchange their shares for units in the Platinum International Fund Complex ETF (PIXX). The move aims to address the persistent discount to net tangible asset value (NTA) and improve liquidity.

Platinum Asia Investments Limited (PAI) has announced a proposed restructure via a scheme of arrangement to exchange its shares for units in the Platinum Asia Fund Complex ETF (PAXX), aiming to resolve a persistent discount to net tangible asset value (NTA). The scheme, supported by independent directors and deemed fair by an expert, includes a potential special dividend and awaits shareholder and court approval.

Imperial Pacific reports a solid 14.4% increase in net worth for FY2025, driven by strong investment gains and strategic moves including reinstating its Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

London City Investments reports a strong 14.8% increase in net worth for 2025, driven by gains in its investment portfolio and operating profits, outperforming the ASX All Ordinaries Index. The company also realized a significant capital gain from trimming its Fiducian Group shareholding and reinstated its Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

The Takeovers Panel has decided not to proceed with an application challenging Keybridge Capital’s board decisions amid Yowie Group’s takeover bid, citing prior rulings and no unacceptable circumstances.

Credit Intelligence Ltd has finalised the sale of its wholly owned subsidiary for $1.5 million and is moving forward with a capital return to shareholders, marking a strategic shift towards profitability.

Lowell Resources Fund updates its estimated FY25 dividend to AUD 0.0274 per unit with a partly franked component, alongside a revised distribution reinvestment plan price at a 10% discount.

Netwealth Group Limited has reported a record $15.8 billion in Funds Under Administration net flows for FY25, marking a 40% increase over the previous year and pushing total FUA to $112.8 billion. The company’s strong platform growth and strategic board appointment signal continued momentum.

Betashares Capital Ltd has released the estimated annual distribution components for its 28BB Fixed Term Corporate Bond Active ETF, signalling a 31% attributed income and a full cash payout for the 2024-25 financial year.

FleetPartners Group has successfully priced a A$400 million Australian asset-backed securitisation, including a green tranche funding electric vehicle leases, while issuing a correction to a previous announcement.