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NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Company Limited has announced a 1.25 cents per share quarterly dividend for Q1 FY26, maintaining a strong yield and steady dividend growth since inception.

Lynch Group Holdings Limited proposes a scheme of arrangement for acquisition by Hasfarm Bidco at a 23% premium, with unanimous board support and an independent expert endorsement. Shareholders will vote in November on a deal that would delist Lynch from the ASX.

Latrobe Magnesium Limited has announced a fully underwritten $10 million equity raise through a $6 million placement and a $4 million rights issue to fund its magnesium production expansion. The capital will support the commissioning of its Demonstration Plant and advance plans for a 10,000 tonne commercial facility.

Clara Resources Australia Limited has announced a fully underwritten entitlement offer to raise approximately $1.27 million, aimed at funding drilling and development activities at its Ashford Coking Coal project. The offer follows a recent placement and includes a shortfall facility for eligible shareholders.

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.

Aspen Group has upgraded its FY26 pre-tax earnings guidance by 6%, driven by strong rental income growth and development profits amid Australia's acute housing shortage. The company also announces a strategic acquisition of a new Sydney headquarters.

Navigator Global Investments reports a 3% rise in total assets under management to USD 87 billion, driven by strong growth in Lighthouse Partners and private markets despite a challenging investment landscape.

Iron Road Ltd progresses its Central Eyre Iron Project and Mulgathing heavy mineral sands exploration despite subdued iron ore investment and volatile energy costs. Strategic land options secured at Cape Hardy signal potential green hydrogen collaboration.

Challenger Limited reported a solid 4% increase in total Life sales to $2.5 billion in Q1 FY26, buoyed by strong annuity sales and strategic partnerships. The company reaffirmed its FY26 earnings guidance while highlighting upcoming regulatory changes expected to benefit the sector.

WAM Income Maximiser Limited (WMX) has outperformed its benchmark since its IPO, fully deploying capital ahead of schedule and delivering increasing monthly fully franked dividends.

360 Capital Group (ASX, TGP) has received a $0.31 per security unconditional takeover offer from TT Investments, with the Independent Board Committee unanimously recommending acceptance in the absence of a superior proposal. The offer, supported by an independent expert, provides a premium to recent trading prices and offers certainty of cash consideration.

ECP Emerging Growth Limited has reported a stable financial position for its convertible notes in Q3 2025, with a loan-to-value ratio of just 21.54% and no changes to the conversion price.