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Vanguard Investments Australia has released estimated distribution amounts for 34 ETFs, covering a broad spectrum of asset classes, with payments scheduled for mid-July 2026.

CONNEQT Health Limited is offering eligible shareholders a share purchase plan to raise up to $0.5 million at a 24.3% discount, aiming to fund its next growth phase in vascular health technology.

Prairie Lithium restructures its board to sharpen focus on commercial lithium production, with Paul Lloyd stepping up as Executive Chairman to lead corporate strategy and financing.

Infinity Mining has flagged significant concerns over the historical copper resource estimate at its Cangai Project, prompting a comprehensive revision expected within three months.

Sparc Technologies has unveiled SparcESTM, a graphene additive range designed for electrostatic and conductive coatings, aiming to disrupt a $1.65 billion market driven by data centres, semiconductors, and EV battery manufacturing.

ikeGPS Group Limited reported a 33% surge in subscription revenue to NZ$19.2 million for FY26, driven by AI-powered product innovation and expanding adoption among North American utilities. The company achieved positive underlying EBITDA in March and ended the year with NZ$33 million cash and no debt.

Collins Foods delivered record FY26 revenue and underlying profit, declaring a 15c fully franked final dividend while exiting Taco Bell to sharpen focus on KFC expansion in Australia and Europe.

Metals Australia’s prefeasibility study for its Lac Carheil Graphite Project in Quebec reveals a strong economic foundation with a pre-tax NPV of AUD 790.8 million and a 22% IRR, underpinning its potential as a significant future graphite supplier.

Develop Global has locked in a major A$70 million mining contract for its Pioneer Dome lithium project, setting the stage for first sales in the December quarter of 2026. Strong drilling results and a binding offtake deal with Trafigura underpin the project’s fast-tracked development and cashflow outlook.

TradeWindow has lifted its trading revenue by 20% to $9.6 million in FY26, with annual recurring revenue surpassing $10 million for the first time. The company also improved gross margins and reduced its EBITDA loss, reflecting steady progress in its cloud migration and customer retention efforts.

Mainfreight Limited’s 2026 Annual Report reveals a 2.8% rise in revenue to NZ$5.38 billion, while profit before tax slipped 8.5% to NZ$351 million. The integrated logistics group is investing heavily in property and technology, advancing sustainability despite regional profit challenges.

Global X Management (AUS) Limited has announced estimated distributions for over 30 ETFs for the period ending 30 June 2026, all eligible for reinvestment via its Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP). The announcement outlines key dates for investors to act on their DRP elections and highlights the wide range of income levels across its funds.