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Elanor Investors Group has finalised a $125 million recapitalisation with Rockworth Capital Partners, restructuring its debt and setting the stage for expansion in Asia. The move repaid existing facilities and bolstered working capital, while a Singapore acquisition awaits regulatory green light.

Henderson Far East Income Limited posted a robust 23.3% net asset value total return for the half-year ending February 2026, supported by strong Asian tech and financial sector gains. The trust declared a 6.25p interim dividend and raised £39.1 million through new share issuance, securing a spot in the FTSE 250.

Australian Unity Office Fund has secured Foreign Investment Review Board approval for the $40 million sale of its Brisbane office tower, setting the stage for a pivotal unitholder meeting to approve the sale, delisting, and wind-up of the fund.

The Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX: QRI) has raised its March 2026 distribution yield to 7.25% annualised, reflecting a completed investment loan on assets needing repositioning amid ongoing high interest rates.

Elanor Investors Group posted a half-year loss for HY26, with funds under management halving due to asset divestments and the Challenger mandate unwind. The group is advancing a $125 million recapitalisation to stabilise its balance sheet and reduce borrowing costs.

Australian Unity Investment Real Estate Limited has entered a conditional contract to sell 150 Charlotte Street, Brisbane for $40 million, seeking renewed unitholder approval ahead of the fund’s planned delisting and wind-up.

The Savana US Small Caps Active ETF (ASX:SVNP) posted a 1.28% gain in March 2026, outperforming the S&P 600 benchmark by 1.46%, supported by USD/AUD currency appreciation despite a modest portfolio decline amid geopolitical tensions.

Elanor Investors Group has completed documentation for a $125 million balance sheet recapitalisation with Rockworth Capital Partners, preparing to release HY26 financial results and advance leadership renewal and rebranding initiatives.

Microequities Asset Management Group reports a significant decline in Funds Under Management due to global market volatility but maintains strong profitability and liquidity.

Betashares Capital Ltd has announced the Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP) issue prices for 30 of its ETFs for the March 2026 distribution period, with elections due by 7 April and unit issuance scheduled for 20 April.

Centuria Office REIT has successfully refinanced $1 billion of debt, reducing margins by around 30 basis points and extending debt maturity to 4.3 years, with no expiries until FY29. This move signals strong lender confidence amid a volatile interest rate environment.

Fiducian Investment Management Services Limited has reached a heads of agreement with ASIC to resolve civil proceedings over misleading disclosures in its Diversified Social Aspirations Fund. The settlement includes a $7.3 million penalty and legal costs, pending court approval.