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LDR Assets Pty Ltd, controlled by the Lederer Family Office, has made an off-market takeover bid for all stapled securities of the Elanor Commercial Property Fund at a premium price, citing concerns over ECF's recent financial performance.

Alternative Investment Trust (AIQ) has successfully completed a 1 for 1 non-renounceable rights issue, issuing over 23 million new units and significantly increasing its cash reserves.

360 Capital Mortgage REIT has introduced a voluntary Distribution Reinvestment Plan allowing unitholders to reinvest monthly distributions into additional units at net asset value without transaction costs. This move aims to enhance investor returns while maintaining capital preservation and transparency.

VGI Partners Global Investments has completed its on-market share purchases under the Dividend Reinvestment Plan, updating investors with a new Appendix 3A.1 filing.

West Wits Mining has secured a $12.5 million USD loan facility from Nebari to fast-track development of its Qala Shallows Gold Project in South Africa, aiming for first gold production in early 2026.

Ausbil Investment Management has launched the Ausbil Active Dividend Income Fund – Active ETF, targeting tax effective income and potential capital growth through an actively managed Australian equities portfolio. The Fund will trade on the ASX AQUA market under ticker DIVI, featuring a 0.85% management fee and monthly distributions.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced an estimated cash distribution of 31.1262 cents per unit for its iShares Core Cash ETF (ASX – BILL), with key dates set for early to mid-September 2025.

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.

Elanor Commercial Property Fund has lodged an application with the Takeovers Panel, alleging significant disclosure deficiencies in Lederer’s off-market takeover bid and seeking a replacement bidder’s statement.

Elanor Funds Management has lodged an application with the Takeovers Panel contesting disclosure deficiencies in Lederer’s takeover bid for Elanor Commercial Property Fund. The dispute centers on transparency around ownership, management, and strategic intentions.

Platinum Investment Management has disclosed a significant partial redemption of approximately $580 million by a major client, expected to impact funds under management in October and November 2025.