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ClearView Wealth’s acquisition by Zurich Financial Services Australia has cleared its final legal hurdle, triggering a trading halt and scheduled shareholder payouts including a special dividend and cash scheme consideration.

Skin Elements has secured an exclusive New Zealand distribution agreement for its ECO-Nurture bio-stimulant, raised $1.47 million through options and placement, and refreshed its board after shareholder votes.

The Supreme Court of New South Wales has approved Zurich’s acquisition of ClearView, setting a clear timetable for scheme implementation and shareholder payouts.

WAM Leaders outperformed the ASX 200 by 7.9% in FY2026, boosting its fully franked dividend to 9.6 cents per share and delivering a total shareholder return of 24.7% including franking credits.

IRIS Metals is gearing up for a substantial tungsten drilling campaign in Montana while delivering a fresh lithium-rubidium resource estimate for its South Dakota project, underpinning its North American critical minerals ambitions.

Rio Tinto delivered a robust first half in 2026 with a 28% jump in underlying EBITDA to $14.8 billion, powered by copper ramp-up at Oyu Tolgoi, lithium expansion, and operational gains. The miner also lifted its interim dividend by 43% amid disciplined capital investment and steady iron ore output.

Ramelius Resources delivered solid June quarter results, hitting 53,466 ounces at an AISC of A$1,973/oz and generating A$138.3 million in underlying free cash flow. The company met full-year guidance for the sixth consecutive year, advanced key projects, and progressed a major asset sale.

AMCIL posted a modest 3.6% net profit increase to $6.9 million for FY2026 despite a 10% portfolio loss. The company cut total dividends to 4.0 cents per share, reflecting market headwinds and portfolio repositioning.

WT Financial Group reports a 20% rise in net profit before tax for FY2026, underpinned by its scalable adviser network and strategic Hubco platform expansion.

Australian Foundation Investment Company (ASX:AFI) posted a 3% increase in net profit for FY26, holding dividends steady with a special payout amid portfolio underperformance against the ASX 200.

ClearView Wealth held a pivotal Scheme Meeting, securing strong shareholder backing for Zurich's $0.65-per-share acquisition offer, with the board and independent expert endorsing the deal as fair and beneficial.

ClearView Wealth’s board has approved a fully franked $0.05 special dividend, contingent on the successful completion of Zurich’s $415 million acquisition scheme. The dividend reduces the takeover price but, with franking credits, could enhance total shareholder value.