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Salter Brothers Emerging Companies Limited has announced a further 12-month extension of its on-market share buy-back program, allowing the company to repurchase up to 8.45 million shares to maintain capital management flexibility and enhance shareholder value.

Highfield Resources has secured a A$10 million convertible note investment from existing strategic shareholders following the collapse of a proposed strategic transaction with China Minmetals and Yankuang Energy. The company also received renewed institutional backing from the Government of Navarra for its flagship Muga Potash Project.

MA Financial Group has reported a surge in assets under management and loan book growth alongside a major $525 million property acquisition, signaling robust momentum across its financial services divisions.

Barton Gold Holdings has secured $15 million through an institutional placement led by Franklin Templeton, with a $2.5 million Share Purchase Plan opening to shareholders. The capital raise supports the company’s goal to commission Stage 1 production by the end of 2026 in South Australia’s Gawler Craton.

Pinnacle Investment Management has secured a strategic foothold in Japan’s private markets by acquiring up to 13% of Advantage Partners, complementing its strong FY25 growth and global expansion ambitions.

Spheria Emerging Companies Limited has announced its highest-ever quarterly dividend of 3.8 cents per share and revealed plans to transition to monthly dividends starting early next year, aiming to provide shareholders with more regular income.

Theta Gold Mines has secured an additional US$6 million from cornerstone investors and converted outstanding convertible loans into shares and options, reinforcing its balance sheet as it advances the TGME Gold Project in South Africa.

Raiz Invest Limited has reported record first-quarter FY26 results, hitting $2 billion in funds under management and expanding its customer base to over 335,000. The fintech firm also raised its earnings guidance, underpinned by new product launches and strategic partnerships.

Raiz Invest has hit a record $2 billion in funds under management, driven by strong customer growth and innovative product launches. The fintech’s latest quarter also saw strategic partnerships expand its market reach.

Andrew Schwartz, Qualitas’ Group Managing Director and Co-Founder, has sold 15.1 million shares to a major global equities manager, marking his first share sale since the IPO while retaining significant control. The move coincides with strong FY25 results and an accelerating FY26 pipeline.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced final cash distributions for its iShares Balanced ESG ETF and High Growth ESG ETF, detailing payment schedules and reinvestment options for investors.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has updated its estimated cash distributions for the iShares Balanced ESG ETF and the iShares High Growth ESG ETF, providing investors with important timetable details and tax compliance reminders.