Latest Australian Securities Exchange News

Argosy Minerals has completed a $2 million capital raising led by Evolution Capital, following an ASX inquiry into recent trading activity. The company affirmed the materiality of the placement and its compliance with continuous disclosure rules.

Garda Property Group has announced the taxable components of its distribution for the year ending 30 June 2025, outlining fund payments and capital gains attributed to investors. The distribution is scheduled for payment on 16 July 2025, with further tax details to follow in the annual statement.

Betashares Capital Ltd has released the estimated annual distribution components for its 28BB Fixed Term Corporate Bond Active ETF, signalling a 31% attributed income and a full cash payout for the 2024-25 financial year.

Almonty Industries has requested a voluntary suspension of its ASX-listed securities pending the release of an updated technical report on its Sangdong Project in South Korea. The suspension will last until trading resumes on 11 July or the announcement is made.

Otto Energy has secured a final Australian Taxation Office ruling clarifying the tax treatment of its recent $0.008 per share distribution, splitting it between a return of capital and a dividend.

BlackRock Investment Management has announced the estimated distribution components for the iShares World Equity Factor ETF for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, revealing a total cash distribution of approximately 151.93 cents per unit.

BlackRock Investment Management announces an estimated 180.21 cents per unit distribution for its iShares 20+ Year U.S. Treasury Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF for the June 2025 period, primarily sourced from foreign income.

BlackRock Investment Management has announced an estimated distribution of 176.55 cents per unit for its iShares MSCI South Korea ETF for the period ending June 30, 2025, predominantly sourced from foreign income.

BlackRock Investment Management has announced an estimated 26.3 cents per unit cash distribution for its iShares Core FTSE Global Property Ex Australia ETF for the period ending June 30, 2025. The distribution is composed entirely of non-assessable income, with no dividends or capital gains included.

Bastion Pte. Mining Ltd has secured an 86.8% interest in Xanadu Mines, prompting the board to recommend shareholders accept the takeover offer ahead of its extended July 29 closing date.

StepChange Holdings Limited has initiated an initial public offering to raise up to $15 million, aiming to acquire StepChange Consultants Pty Ltd, a prominent SAP ERP consulting firm. The move positions the company to capitalize on the expanding IT services market in Australia and New Zealand.

Betashares Capital Ltd has announced that its Global Gold Miners Currency Hedged ETF (ASX – MNRS) will distribute 100% of its estimated annual payout as a return of capital for the financial year ending June 2025. This unusual distribution structure raises important considerations for investors regarding tax treatment and fund valuation.