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Excelsior Capital Limited has announced a further fully franked special dividend of over $10 million amid its ongoing winding up process, alongside key board changes and plans for final capital returns.

DGR Global has received $45 million from the first tranche of its Solgold share sale settlement, with a second tranche expected soon. The company is now evaluating how best to deploy these significant funds.

L1 Group has launched the IPO of L1 Gold Fund Limited, targeting a $900 million raise with founder backing and early closure due to strong investor interest. The fund will list on the ASX in April, continuing the strategy of its predecessor wholesale fund.

Diversified United Investment Limited has completed sending the Scheme Booklet to shareholders for the proposed merger with Australian United Investment Company Limited. A pivotal Scheme Meeting is scheduled for 16 April 2026 to decide the merger's fate.

WAM Active Limited has updated its Dividend Reinvestment Plan rules, allowing residual dividend balances to be carried forward and aligning the plan with current market practices. These changes aim to enhance shareholder participation and capital management.

Diversified United Investment Limited (DUI) has registered its Scheme Booklet with ASIC, proposing a merger with Australian United Investment Company Limited (AUI). The Independent Expert concludes the merger is in the best interests of DUI shareholders, with directors unanimously recommending a vote in favour.

Queste Communications Ltd (ASX:QUE) reported a modest company-level profit for H1 2025 but a consolidated loss driven by challenges in its associate investments, notably Bentley Capital Limited. The company’s financial performance remains closely tied to the share price movements of Strike Resources Limited.

Clime Investment Management reports a strong half-year operating profit surge and proposes a fully franked interim dividend, while streamlining its business to target sophisticated investors.

Associate Global Partners Limited reported a significantly reduced half-year loss and modest growth in funds under management, underpinned by strong inflows and strategic capital raising.

Tian An Australia Limited reported a remarkable turnaround in FY2025, posting a statutory profit of $23.4 million on $84 million revenue, driven by the completion of The Henley, Enfield project and a significant gain from debt restructuring.

Thorney Technologies reported a sharply reduced half-year profit amid challenging market conditions but extended its share buyback to support shareholder value.

SolGold shareholders have approved the recommended cash acquisition by Jiangxi Copper, a move that directly impacts DGR Global’s substantial investment in the company. Completion awaits court approval and further conditions.