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The Federal Court has approved Platinum Asia Investments' scheme to convert shares into ETF units, marking a significant restructuring for shareholders. Key dates for trading suspension, valuation, and dividend payments are set for August.

WAM Global Limited outperformed the MSCI World Index in FY2025 with a 19.4% portfolio gain, enabling a higher fully franked dividend of 17 cents per share. The company’s strong results reflect strategic investments in undervalued global growth stocks amid volatile markets.

AnteoTech has mutually terminated its A$1.4 million Queensland government grant to avoid costly co-investment, opting instead for cheaper third-party testing to advance its Ultranode™ battery technology.

Cochlear Limited reported a 4% revenue rise in FY25, driven by strong implant sales and launched the world’s first smart cochlear implant system. The company forecasts up to 17% profit growth in FY26, underpinned by innovation and expanding markets.

Platinum Capital Limited has received a non-binding proposal from Wilson Asset Management to take over its investment management, signaling a potential strategic shift pending shareholder approval.

Bell Financial Group reported a 44% drop in half-year net profit to $9.3 million, driven by a sharp decline in broking revenues, while its Technology & Platforms and Products & Services divisions delivered robust growth.

Bell Financial Group reported a sharp 44% drop in half-year profit to $9.3 million, citing market volatility impacting its broking segment. The company also trimmed its interim dividend to 3 cents per share, down from 4 cents.

Orora Limited reported a 24.4% increase in FY25 revenue to A$2.09 billion, marking the completion of its strategic portfolio reshaping with the sale of its North American packaging business. The company advances sustainability targets while maintaining steady dividends and a share buyback program.

NewPeak Metals’ inaugural surface sampling at Treuer Range reveals encouraging rare earth element assays alongside uranium and vanadium anomalies, setting the stage for further exploration in the Northern Territory’s Ngalia Basin.

Telstra has entered a strategic partnership with Infosys by divesting a majority stake in its Versent Group, aiming to sharpen its focus on core connectivity while accelerating digital transformation services through global collaboration.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia has announced a fully franked dividend of AUD 2.2675 for RIO CitiFirst Self-Funding Instalment MINI warrants, aligning key dates with RIO ordinary shares.

EV Resources has launched a critical exploration program at its Los Lirios Antimony Project in Mexico, aiming to quantify high-grade deposits and accelerate near-term production to capitalize on a tightening global market.