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Reliance Worldwide Corporation has signed a binding scheme implementation deed for Brookfield to acquire all shares for US$3.38 each, equivalent to about A$4.75 at the stated exchange rate. The recommended deal now enters a limited window for rival proposals before shareholder, court and regulatory approvals are sought.

Wilson Asset Management declared a 15.5 cents per share dividend for FY2026 despite a 10.5% portfolio loss, setting a cautious 8.0 cents dividend target for FY2027 amid macroeconomic headwinds.

Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust (TEMIT) posted a robust 41.3% net asset value total return for FY2026, outpacing its benchmark and narrowing its share price discount, while maintaining dividends and expanding share buybacks.

Babylon Pump & Power has reported a robust December quarter, driven by strong rental segment performance and a significant new contract with Newmont. Despite challenges in its maintenance division, the company is positioned for growth with fresh leadership and strategic asset management.

WAM Research Limited reported a robust 22.4% increase in its investment portfolio for FY2025, significantly outperforming key ASX indices, while maintaining a high dividend yield of 8.1%.

WAM Research Limited reported a robust 22.4% growth in its investment portfolio for FY2025, outperforming key ASX indices and declaring a 10 cents per share dividend, partially franked at 60%. The company’s disciplined focus on undervalued growth stocks underpinned strong returns despite market volatility.

Microequities Asset Management Group reported a robust FY25 with significant profit growth and a new private credit product launch, signaling a strategic diversification and positive outlook for FY26.

VanEck Global Defence ETF, launched in September 2024, has reported a solid AUD 2.8 million profit in its first interim financial results ending January 2025, marking a promising start for the defence-focused fund.

Pact Group Holdings has completed a $775 million refinancing of its senior and subordinated debt, extending maturities and reducing near-term refinancing risk while maintaining growth capacity.

Aurum Resources has locked in a $35.6 million private placement led by strategic investors including the Lundin Family, Montage Gold, and Zhaojin Mining to accelerate drilling and development at its key gold projects in Côte d’Ivoire.

Intelligent Monitoring Group has secured a $122.5 million debt facility with National Australia Bank, halving its interest rate and freeing up capital for growth. This refinancing marks a pivotal step in the company’s strategic expansion plans.

Intelligent Monitoring Group Limited has reaffirmed its FY25 adjusted EBITDA guidance above $38 million, reporting a robust $7.9 million operating cash flow for the first half of 2025. The company is advancing its strategic acquisitions and launching innovative video guarding services poised to disrupt the security sector.