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Savana Asset Management marks the first anniversary of its Savana US Small Caps Active ETF (ASX, SVNP), reporting a strong 13.62% annualised return that outpaced its benchmark despite a volatile US market. The firm also reveals insights from a novel AI stress test highlighting current limitations of large language models in investment decision-making.

Suzerain Investment Holdings has extended its takeover offer for Entertainment Rewards Limited shares to 31 December 2025, holding over 87% of shares and urging remaining shareholders to accept promptly.

Livium Ltd has secured a A$663,000 R&D tax rebate for its subsidiary VSPC, pushing total FY25 rebates to A$1.4 million and reinforcing its push into advanced battery materials and recycling.

Australian Ethical Investment Limited (AEF) has responded to ASX inquiries about additional licence conditions imposed on its subsidiary, Australian Ethical Superannuation Pty Ltd (AES), asserting these do not materially affect its securities value despite a notable share price drop.

Panther Metals has successfully closed a $502,000 entitlement offer, backed strongly by major shareholders and directors, to fund key exploration projects in Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

Arika Resources has secured $5.7 million through a heavily oversubscribed placement to accelerate drilling at its Yundamindra and Kookynie gold projects in Western Australia, with directors committing $0.65 million themselves.

Wisr Limited has successfully closed its Share Purchase Plan, raising $1.22 million and reducing corporate debt by $7.5 million as part of a broader $10.6 million capital raise.

Stakk Limited has secured a significant multi-year agreement with Panacea Financial, a U.S. neobank division backed by Peter Thiel, to provide its Embedded Finance technology. This partnership marks a strategic expansion into niche medical financial services.

Dexus has priced a A$500 million subordinated notes issue, enhancing its financial flexibility and extending its debt maturity profile. The move reflects strong investor demand and strategic capital management.

Centuria Industrial REIT has announced a quarterly distribution of 4.2 cents per unit for December 2025, maintaining its steady income stream despite suspending its Distribution Reinvestment Plan.

Premier Investments Limited has announced an on-market share buy-back program valued up to $100 million AUD, set to commence in late December 2025 and run through 2026.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals has independently validated its AI-driven drug combination platform, AlgoraeOS v1, confirming its ability to predict synergistic cancer drug pairs. The company has also launched an upgraded version, AlgoraeOS v2, poised to enhance drug discovery efforts.