Latest Investment Management News

Washington H. Soul Pattinson shareholders convened to approve a transformative merger with Brickworks, aiming to simplify structure and boost portfolio diversification under a new entity, Topco.

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.

Tribeca Global Natural Resources has initiated on-market share purchases under its Dividend Reinvestment Plan, setting a price ceiling aligned with its recent net tangible asset valuation.

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.

Samuel Terry Asset Management has launched an off-market takeover offer for all Eildon Capital Group stapled securities at A$0.80 per security, representing a notable premium over recent trading prices. The move aims to consolidate ownership and potentially delist Eildon Capital from the ASX.

Platinum Capital Limited has updated the price for its Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) ahead of its fully franked dividend payment for the six months ending June 2025. The dividend of 3 cents per share will be paid on September 22, with new shares issued under the DRP at a revised price.

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.

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.

Keybridge Capital has secured an extension of its bridge funding facility with WAM Active until late November 2025, maintaining current terms to support its ongoing recapitalisation efforts.