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ASIC has initiated a comprehensive compliance inquiry into ASX’s governance, risk management, and operational capabilities, folding its previous CHESS incident probe into this broader review. ASX pledges full cooperation amid ongoing technology upgrades.

The Reject Shop Limited has announced a special fully franked dividend of AUD 0.77 per share, contingent on the approval of its acquisition by Dollarama Inc. Key dates for the dividend include an ex-dividend date of 4 July and payment on 14 July 2025.

ASX Limited’s 2025 Investor Forum reveals steady progress on its five-year strategy, highlighting technology modernization, operational risk management, and a focus on data-driven growth. The exchange outlines capital expenditure plans and expense controls aimed at sustaining shareholder value amid evolving market demands.

VanEck Investments Limited has released a replacement Product Disclosure Statement for its VanEck Bentham Global Capital Securities Active ETF (ASX, GCAP), outlining an actively managed strategy focused on global subordinated debt securities with income and diversification benefits.

Platinum Capital Limited has taken a significant step towards restructuring by lodging a draft scheme booklet to convert shareholder investments into an active ETF, aiming to resolve its persistent discount to net tangible assets.

Platinum Asia Investments Limited has taken a significant step forward in its proposed restructure, lodging a draft scheme booklet to facilitate shareholder exchange of shares for ETF units. The move aims to resolve the persistent discount to net tangible assets.

Macarthur Minerals has canceled its non-renounceable entitlement offer and will instead launch a renounceable pro-rata entitlement offer, adjusting its capital raising approach while maintaining project fundamentals.

Donaco International has updated the timeline for its acquisition by On Nut Road Limited, pushing key dates into August due to valuation and legal review delays. Shareholders await the next steps in this protracted takeover process.

AXP Energy has launched its first gas-to-power bitcoin mining operation at its Pathfinder field in Colorado, producing hydrocarbons from a new formation and planning rapid US expansion.

Wide Open Agriculture Ltd has announced a Share Purchase Plan aiming to raise up to $500,000 through the issue of new shares and free-attaching options, pending shareholder approval. This capital raise complements a recent $2.6 million placement to support the company’s growth and production ramp-up.

Titan Minerals Limited has launched a transaction-specific prospectus offering 4 million new options to its underwriter, exercisable at A$0.70 and expiring in January 2027. The offer, which raises no immediate funds, could inject approximately A$2.8 million upon option exercise.

Xstate Resources has disposed of its 20% stake in the Austrian Anshof project, eliminating liabilities and streamlining its portfolio ahead of a planned ASX re-listing and development of its Diona project in Queensland.