Latest Investment Companies News

BKI Investment Company Limited reported a steady financial performance for FY2025, raising its ordinary dividend by 1% to 7.90 cents per share. The company remains confident in maintaining dividends in FY2026, supported by a diversified portfolio and positive economic outlook.

INOVIQ Limited has raised $11.5 million through a $9.5 million placement and a $2 million share purchase plan to accelerate the development and commercialisation of its EXO-OC ovarian cancer test and exosome therapeutic program.

Queste Communications reports steady investment holdings and a robust cash reserve of over $4 million for the quarter ending September 2025, underpinned by its controlling stake in Orion Equities.

WAM Income Maximiser Limited has declared a fully franked dividend for October 2025, reflecting robust portfolio gains since its April launch and providing dividend guidance through year-end.

Underwood Capital Limited has announced an extension of its on-market share buyback program, aiming to repurchase up to 10% of its shares over the next year as its stock trades below net asset value.

Uscom Limited has struck a deal to sell its entire business to Singapore-based AXO Medtech VCC for $2.59 million, aiming to unlock capital for growth under new ownership. Shareholder approval is the next critical step before the transaction can proceed.

An application to the Takeovers Panel challenges Duxton Farms’ recent merger and share placement, alleging undisclosed associations and potential breaches of takeover laws by major shareholders.

Atlas Arteria has announced a 20.0 cents per stapled security distribution for the first half of 2025, with payments scheduled for early October. The distribution reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to delivering steady returns from its international toll road assets.

Shareholders of Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Brickworks have overwhelmingly approved their respective Share Schemes, paving the way for a landmark merger pending court approval.

Duxton Dairies (Cobram) Pty Ltd (Duxton Walnuts) shareholders are set to vote on a scheme of arrangement for acquisition by Duxton Farms Ltd, with an independent expert concluding the merger is fair and reasonable. The transaction is part of a broader agricultural merger including Duxton Bees, Duxton Dried Fruits, and potentially Duxton Orchards.

Duxton Farms proposes a scheme of arrangement to acquire all preference shares of Duxton Orchards, offering scrip with optional cash consideration. An independent expert values the transaction as fair and reasonable, highlighting the strategic benefits of a larger, diversified agricultural platform.

Duxton Farms Ltd has announced a scheme of arrangement to acquire all issued preference shares of Duxton Dried Fruits Pty Ltd, offering a mix of scrip and cash consideration. An independent expert has assessed the transaction as fair and reasonable, endorsing the merger as a strategic step to create a diversified agricultural investment platform.