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Djerriwarrh Investments plans a 4.25 cents per share fully franked dividend for June quarter, with the final amount to be confirmed alongside full-year results. The company also intends to maintain its on-market buy-back program, subject to market conditions.

Australian Foundation Investment Company (ASX:AFI) plans a fully franked 14.5 cents per share final dividend alongside a 2.5 cents special dividend, subject to market conditions, while maintaining its on-market share buy-back.

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.

WAM Income Maximiser (ASX: WMX) has outpaced its benchmark with an 18.1% portfolio increase and exceeded its dividend target by delivering a 7.0% fully franked yield in its first year since April 2025.

The Australian Taxation Office has issued a Class Ruling confirming scrip for scrip capital gains tax roll-over relief for Diversified United Investment shareholders following their merger with Australian United Investment Company.

Schoolblazer reports a modest revenue dip to $55.4m in 1H FY26 amid supply chain and geopolitical headwinds but strengthens its balance sheet with a new $110 million credit facility and advances integration efforts targeting profitability in FY27.

QPM Energy has secured critical approvals and financing milestones for its 112MW Isaac Power Station, alongside a significant upgrade to its Moranbah Gas Project reserves, positioning it as a key energy supplier in Queensland.

The Federal Court of Australia has approved the merger of Diversified United Investment Limited (DUI) with Australian United Investment Company Limited (AUI), paving the way for the scheme to become effective by the end of April. Eligible DUI shareholders will receive approximately 0.47241 AUI shares for each DUI share held.

Botala Energy has secured a significant A$1.45 million investment from a new African cornerstone shareholder, lifting regional ownership to around 12% and supporting ongoing drilling and feasibility work at its Serowe Coal Bed Methane project.

Diversified United Investment Limited shareholders overwhelmingly approved a merger with Australian United Investment Company Limited, setting the stage for increased dividends and operational efficiencies.

Diversified United Investment Limited (DUI) has finalised the exchange ratio for its proposed merger with Australian United Investment Company Limited (AUI), with a shareholder meeting scheduled for 16 April 2026 to approve the scheme.

Spheria Emerging Companies Limited (ASX:SEC) has reported its shares traded at an average premium to pre-tax NTA over the 2025-26 financial year, successfully passing a key conditional proposal and confirming its continued status as a listed investment company (LIC).