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BKI Investment Company Limited reported a 4% decline in net profit for FY2025, driven by lower special investment revenue despite a 1% rise in ordinary revenue. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 4.00 cents per share, maintaining a steady income stream for shareholders.

WAM Income Maximiser (ASX – WMX) has declared its first monthly fully franked dividend, marking a significant milestone shortly after its April 2025 IPO. The company aims to steadily grow dividends while targeting a yield above the RBA cash rate.

Spartan Resources Limited will be removed from the S&P/ASX 200 index following its acquisition by Ramelius Resources, with Infratil Limited stepping in as its replacement.

BlackRock Investment Management has announced an estimated distribution of 54.87 cents per unit for its iShares Edge MSCI Australia Multifactor ETF for the fiscal year ending June 2025, providing detailed tax component breakdowns to assist investors and intermediaries.

Ryder Capital Limited has reported an impressive 27.5% pre-tax net tangible asset return for FY25, significantly outperforming key benchmarks and raising its fully franked final dividend to 5.5 cents per share.

Betashares Capital Ltd has announced the Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP) issue prices for over 70 of its ETFs following the June 2025 distribution period, with elections due by early July and unit issuance mid-month.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced the final confirmed cash distributions for nine Australian domiciled iShares ETFs, outlining key dates and investor requirements.

InvestSMART Funds Management has updated the Distribution Reinvestment Plan rules for the Intelligent Investor Equity Growth Fund Active ETF, effective July 1, 2025, enhancing unitholder flexibility and fund capital management.

Magellan Asset Management announces a 7.33 cents per unit final distribution for the Airlie Australian Share Fund – Active ETF for the six months ended June 30, 2025, alongside key dates for investors to note.

S&P Dow Jones Indices has announced its June 2025 quarterly rebalance, with notable additions and removals across major S&P/ASX indices effective June 23. These changes reflect evolving market dynamics and could influence investor portfolios.

FireFly Metals has secured C$25.8 million through a Canadian bought deal and an A$46 million Australian equity raise to fund expansion and exploration at its Green Bay Copper-Gold Project in Newfoundland.

Magellan Financial Group’s assets under management fell to A$38.5 billion in April, reflecting $1 billion in net outflows, even as it expanded its portfolio with a new Vinva fund.