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NZX Limited reported a robust first half of 2026 with operating earnings up 9.4% and net profit rising 18%. The exchange strengthened its funds management and wealth administration arms, relaunched equity derivatives, and declared a higher interim dividend. A new CEO is set to take the helm in September.

NZX has appointed seasoned investment executive Hishaam Mirza as its new Chief Executive, aiming to boost the exchange's scale, liquidity, and international relevance.

PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund (ASX: PGF) is raising up to $195 million through a $175 million placement and a $20 million share purchase plan at $3.07 per share, matching its net tangible asset value and offering a fully franked 7.5 cent dividend for 2026.

WAM Income Maximiser (ASX: WMX) has kicked off a $125.4 million entitlement offer priced at $1.62 per share, alongside a $47 million placement, aiming to bolster its capital base while maintaining a 7.1% fully franked dividend yield.

IperionX plans to relocate its parent company to Texas and list directly on Nasdaq, aligning its corporate structure with its US operations. The appointment of manufacturing veteran Michael J. Loparco aims to bolster the company’s industrial scale-up.

BrainChip Holdings has wrapped up its capital management arrangement with LDA Capital, settling a $1 million failure fee through collateral share sales and preparing for orderly liquidation of remaining shares.

Complii FinTech Solutions reported modest ARR growth and a key institutional contract in Q4 FY26, while advancing product development and managing cash flow pressures.

The Takeovers Panel President has imposed interim orders preventing Tenstar Trading Limited from selling or otherwise dealing with its shares in DGR Global Limited, maintaining the status quo amid an ongoing dispute.

KMD Brands is set to reduce its share count from nearly 1.8 billion to about 72 million through a 1 for 25 consolidation effective early July 2026, simplifying its capital base without changing shareholder value.

Diamond Infraco’s takeover bid for Atlas Arteria remains fixed at A$5.10 per security and is now unconditional, urging securityholders to act before the June 25 closing date amid lingering asset sale uncertainties.

FBR Ltd is set to slash its share count by consolidating every 50 securities into one, impacting ordinary shares, performance rights, and options. The move awaits shareholder approval with critical milestones scheduled throughout July 2026.

Thrive Tribe Technologies (ASX:1TT) is issuing up to 1.5 billion free attaching options to recent placement participants, exercisable at $0.003 and expiring in 2029, potentially raising $4.5 million if fully exercised.