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Pengana International Equities Limited has announced an on-market buy-back of up to 25.7 million ordinary shares, signaling a strategic capital management move without requiring shareholder approval.

US Masters Residential Property Fund reported robust first-half sales and significant debt reduction, while navigating a modest portfolio valuation dip primarily in New York.

VGI Partners Global Investments has completed its on-market share purchases under the Dividend Reinvestment Plan, updating investors with a new Appendix 3A.1 filing.

Ausbil Investment Management has launched the Ausbil Active Dividend Income Fund – Active ETF, targeting tax effective income and potential capital growth through an actively managed Australian equities portfolio. The Fund will trade on the ASX AQUA market under ticker DIVI, featuring a 0.85% management fee and monthly distributions.

Novomatic AG has launched an unconditional A$1.00 per share off-market takeover offer for Ainsworth Game Technology Limited, representing a 35% premium and backed by AGI's Independent Board Committee. The offer aims to consolidate Novomatic's control and potentially delist AGI from the ASX.

Latrobe Magnesium has commenced start-up operations at its Hazelwood North Demonstration Plant following EPA licence renewal, overcoming recent weather-related supply setbacks. The company aims to begin magnesium oxide production within the week as it advances toward full commissioning.

PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (ANTAM) reported a remarkable 240% surge in net profit for the half year ended June 30, 2025, driven by robust gold and nickel sales amid a challenging mining sector.

Excelsior Capital reported a sharp fall in net profit after tax for FY25 despite a 74% rise in investment income, reflecting the absence of last year’s one-off asset sale gain. The company declared a higher fully franked final dividend, signalling confidence in its portfolio.

Acorn Capital Investment Fund Limited reported a robust FY25 with a $9.67 million profit after tax, a significant leap from $1.77 million the prior year, while delivering a 15.1% portfolio return that outperformed its benchmark.

Duxton Water Limited has declared its 17th consecutive dividend increase at 3.72 cents per share, fully franked, while removing the discount on its Dividend Reinvestment Plan following a major debt repayment.

RBR Group Limited reported an 88% plunge in revenue and a widening net loss for FY2025, impacted by political instability and LNG project delays in Mozambique. The company is investing in facility upgrades and workforce training to position itself for a market rebound.

IMEXHS reported a steady first half of FY25 with revenue up 4% and annualised recurring revenue climbing 11%, driven by strong adoption of its Aquila+ radiology platform and strategic capital raising.