Latest Capital Preservation News

Excite Technology Services has raised $2.1 million through convertible notes from institutional investors, including key backer Belgravia Strategic Equities, to fund cost restructuring and operational improvements.

QEM Limited’s latest metallurgical tests have upended key assumptions of its 2024 Julia Creek Scoping Study, prompting a strategic review amid a tough vanadium market. The company now questions the viability of direct kerogen flotation for vanadium recovery and shifts focus to capital preservation and project reassessment.

360 Capital Mortgage REIT (ASX, TCF) has initiated a non-renounceable 1-for-1 entitlement offer priced at $5.94 per unit, aiming to raise approximately $45.2 million to fund new loan investments and expand its portfolio.

360 Capital Mortgage REIT (ASX – TCF) has announced a non-renounceable 1-for-1 entitlement offer to raise approximately $45.2 million, aiming to expand its senior loan investments secured by Australian real estate. The offer includes an oversubscription facility and a shortfall offer targeting wholesale and institutional investors.

360 Capital Mortgage REIT has introduced a voluntary Distribution Reinvestment Plan allowing unitholders to reinvest monthly distributions into additional units at net asset value without transaction costs. This move aims to enhance investor returns while maintaining capital preservation and transparency.

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (QRI) has declared a distribution for August 2025, delivering an annualised yield of 6.32% based on its net tangible assets. The fund continues to focus on mortgage-backed real estate loans across Australia, aiming to provide steady income and capital preservation.

Pengana Global Private Credit Trust (PCX) has delivered a solid first-year performance, achieving an 8.41% total return driven by a 7.04% cash yield and NAV growth. The Trust also increased monthly distributions and declared a special payout, underscoring its commitment to stable income and capital preservation.

Bentley Capital Limited reported a reduced net loss of $878,418 for FY25, driven by unrealised investment losses primarily linked to its significant stake in Strike Resources. The company continues to navigate market volatility and operational hurdles with strategic cost controls and asset sales.

Harris Technology Group reported a 17% revenue decline for FY25 but improved its net loss by nearly 32%, driven by a pivot towards higher-margin refurbished IT products and tighter inventory management.

Alternative Investment Trust (ASX, AIQ) reported a robust half-year profit increase of 183%, driven by strong gains in its Warana-managed portfolio. The Trust also announced a significant $44.6 million rights issue to fund further investments.

Thorney Opportunities Ltd posted a sharp 76% decline in profit after tax for FY2025 yet declared a higher fully franked final dividend and reported growth in net tangible assets per share.

Metrics Master Income Trust (MXT) reported a solid FY2025 with $2.44 billion in assets under management following a $315 million capital raise, while delivering an annual net return of 8.17%, outperforming its benchmark.