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JPMorgan Asset Management confirms final cash distributions and reinvestment prices for six Equity Premium Income ETFs for August 2026, following recent structural changes in four funds.

EQT Holdings has received a nonbinding takeover proposal from TPG Global valuing the company at A$24.55 per share. The offer hinges on multiple conditions including due diligence, regulatory approvals, and board endorsement.

WAM Leaders Limited (ASX:WLE) delivered a stellar FY2026 with net profit after tax soaring 153.5% to AUD 161.8 million, driven by a 14% investment portfolio gain that outpaced the ASX 200 by 7.9%. The company declared a fully franked full year dividend of 9.6 cents per share, maintaining a strong yield amid ongoing capital raising.

Munro Partners has agreed to buy GSFM Pty Limited, the parent company of GSFM Responsible Entity Services, which manages three Munro-branded ETFs. The deal is expected to close in Q4 2026, with potential shifts in board composition but no disruption to fund management.

Region Group (ASX: RGN) delivered solid FY26 results with a 3.2% increase in Funds From Operations per security, a 9.8% total security holder return, and a leadership change as Greg Chubb took the helm as CEO.

Vector Limited (NZX:VCT) posted a 55% jump in net profit to $240 million for FY2026, driven by a 20% rise in adjusted EBITDA and a record $544 million capital investment in Auckland’s electricity network.

L1 Group Limited delivered a standout FY26 with statutory profit up 79% and underlying net profit nearly doubling, driven by merger synergies and strong fund performance.

Lendlease posted a statutory loss of $749 million in FY26, weighed down by impairments in its Capital Release Unit, while its core Investments, Development, and Construction segments delivered solid operating profits and secured significant new projects.

Microequities Asset Management Group saw a 20.1% drop in profit after tax for FY26, hit by sharp valuation falls in tech-heavy portfolios amid AI fears, despite a 1.5% revenue rise and a strong balance sheet.

Sarama Resources has offloaded its Cosmo and Mt Venn gold projects to Riedel Resources, securing a substantial equity stake while progressing a US$242 million arbitration claim against Burkina Faso.

Global X Metal Securities Australia Limited has issued a prospectus for five classes of securities tracking gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and a precious metals basket. The securities are physically backed, traded on ASX under AQUA Rules, and managed by JPMorgan Chase Bank.

Global X Metal Securities Australia Limited has refreshed its prospectus for five classes of precious metals securities, maintaining physical bullion backing and ASX AQUA listing, with detailed disclosures on structure, fees, risks, and tax implications.