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JPMorgan Asset Management has announced estimated September 2026 cash distributions for six of its equity premium income ETFs, with payments scheduled for mid-October.

FBR Limited secures A$4 million through a discounted placement and share purchase plan to fund development and deployment of its DST-enabled robotics products, including Mantis welding and Hadrian bricklaying robots.

The Takeovers Panel has replaced previous interim orders on Forrestania Resources’ takeover bid for Zenith Minerals with fresh orders that prevent Forrestania from closing the bid until the Panel’s proceedings conclude or two months pass.

Savana US Small Caps Active ETF (ASX:SVNP) reversed last year’s loss to deliver a AUD 1.37 million profit for FY 2026, lifting net assets to AUD 5.94 million amid steady investor inflows and solid US small cap equity performance.

Wilson Asset Management declared a 15.5 cents per share dividend for FY2026 despite a 10.5% portfolio loss, setting a cautious 8.0 cents dividend target for FY2027 amid macroeconomic headwinds.

Andean Silver has raised A$40 million through a discounted placement to accelerate production restart plans and resource growth at its Cerro Bayo silver-gold project in Chile, underpinning its push toward feasibility studies and early works.

Pengana Capital Group has lodged a formal application with the Takeovers Panel contesting the legitimacy and disclosure of Pengana International Equities’ recent capital management moves, including a contentious buy-back and rights issue.

The Star Entertainment Group narrowed its net loss to $307 million in FY26, boosted by refinancing, operational improvements, and a joint venture exit, while navigating ongoing regulatory scrutiny and remediation efforts.

Verbrec Limited accelerated its growth trajectory in FY2026, driven by a strategic acquisition and divestment, delivering a 52% revenue increase and a near tripling of net profit.

The Takeovers Panel has renewed interim orders that halt Forrestania Resources from advancing its takeover bid for Zenith Minerals without approval, including an extension of the bid deadline to 14 September 2026.

Magellan Infrastructure Fund (Currency Hedged) reported a $73.9 million profit for FY2026, down from $108.1 million the prior year, while boosting distributions to unitholders by over 270%.

Nanuk New World Fund delivered a robust 27.1% return for unhedged units and 36.1% for hedged units in FY2026, with net assets surpassing AUD 1.07 billion amid sustained investor demand.