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Titomic has launched a major US manufacturing hub in Alabama, secured key defense contracts, and expanded leadership to accelerate its global additive manufacturing ambitions.

Future Generation Australia has announced its tenth consecutive annual increase in fully franked interim dividends, driven by a strong 10.8% return on its investment portfolio over the past year.

Elsight Limited has raised A$60 million through a strongly supported placement, marking a milestone with consecutive record revenues and cash flow breakeven. The company is poised to capitalize on surging defence budgets and expanding drone markets with a robust pipeline of opportunities.

Vulcan Energy has won up to €104 million in grants from German federal and state governments to advance its sustainable lithium production project, bolstering Europe’s electric vehicle battery supply chain.

TAL Dai-ichi Life Australia has obtained all necessary regulatory approvals, including from APRA, to finalize its minority investment in Challenger Limited, acquiring a 19.9% equity stake.

Future Generation Global has reported a strong 20.8% investment portfolio return for the year ending June 2025, prompting an increase in its fully franked interim dividend to 4.0 cents per share. This marks the sixth consecutive year of dividend growth for the ASX-listed investment company.

Dexus Industria REIT has acquired a $40 million warehouse in Sydney’s Glendenning, aiming to enhance its industrial portfolio through strategic refurbishment and increased lettable space.

Platinum Capital Limited has unveiled a proposed restructure via a scheme of arrangement, offering shareholders the option to exchange their shares for units in the Platinum International Fund Complex ETF (PIXX). The move aims to address the persistent discount to net tangible asset value (NTA) and improve liquidity.

Platinum Asia Investments Limited (PAI) has announced a proposed restructure via a scheme of arrangement to exchange its shares for units in the Platinum Asia Fund Complex ETF (PAXX), aiming to resolve a persistent discount to net tangible asset value (NTA). The scheme, supported by independent directors and deemed fair by an expert, includes a potential special dividend and awaits shareholder and court approval.

Caravel Minerals has initiated the engineering tendering process for its Caravel Copper Project, aiming to award contracts from August 2025. This follows a simplified plant design and a $15 million loan facility, positioning the project for streamlined development.

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.

DigitalX has raised $20.7 million from leading global digital asset investors to expand its Bitcoin holdings and reinforce its position as a Bitcoin-focused investment manager.