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Platinum Asia Investments Limited (PAI) has announced a proposed restructure via a scheme of arrangement to exchange its shares for units in the Platinum Asia Fund Complex ETF (PAXX), aiming to resolve a persistent discount to net tangible asset value (NTA). The scheme, supported by independent directors and deemed fair by an expert, includes a potential special dividend and awaits shareholder and court approval.

Staude Capital Global Value Fund Limited (GVF) has responded to ASX concerns over a media article revealing details of its capital raising before official announcement, denying any direct media disclosures and reaffirming its compliance policies.

Brightstar Resources has completed a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Menzies and Laverton Gold Projects, outlining a robust staged development plan with strong financial returns and a targeted final investment decision in 2025.

Duxton Farms Ltd is set to transform its agricultural portfolio through a strategic merger with four private companies, alongside a $4 million placement and a special dividend, aiming to boost scale and diversification.

L1 Capital and its associates, holding nearly 17% of Platinum Capital, oppose the proposed restructure into an ETF, while the Board urges shareholders to approve the scheme.

Platinum Capital Limited has taken a significant step towards restructuring by lodging a draft scheme booklet to convert shareholder investments into an active ETF, aiming to resolve its persistent discount to net tangible assets.

Mirrabooka Investments Limited has launched a $85 million non-renounceable entitlement offer at $3.06 per share, inviting eligible shareholders to increase their holdings with a top-up facility. The offer aims to bolster the company’s investment capacity amid evolving market conditions.

Investor Centre Limited is advancing key capital raising negotiations while its subsidiary Pulse Markets grows its wholesale trading business, positioning the company for operational expansion in 2025.

NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Company Limited reveals that BSA Limited, a significant investee, was not selected for the new NBN Field Services Contract, potentially impacting NAOS’s investment returns.

WAM Active Limited has reported a robust half-year performance with a 33.2% increase in net profit and a fully franked interim dividend of 3.0 cents per share, underscoring its commitment to shareholder returns despite ongoing legal challenges.

Touch Ventures Limited reported a substantial $24.9 million net loss for 2024, driven by impairments in legacy investments, while strategically pivoting with new stakes in Tixel and Reshop and welcoming Gannet Capital as a major shareholder.

Regal Asian Investments has raised its semi-annual dividend target from 5 to 6 cents per share, supported by a robust profits reserve, signaling confidence in sustained shareholder returns.