Latest Active Management News

Elanor Commercial Property Fund has reaffirmed its FY26 distribution guidance while urging securityholders to reject a takeover offer it deems undervalued and opportunistic.

Magellan Asset Management has announced a special distribution of 11.00 cents per unit for its Magellan Global Opportunities Fund – Active ETF, offering investors a timely income boost alongside a reinvestment option.

Highfield Resources clarifies its financial position amid funding uncertainties, confirming ongoing talks with major investors and a standstill on matured convertible notes. The company maintains its commitment to the Muga Potash Project despite setbacks.

PRL Global Limited has extended its on-market share buyback program until December 31, 2025, signaling ongoing capital management efforts.

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.