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Bass Oil Limited offers up to 24 million free attaching options to recent placement participants, alongside nearly 8 million options to its lead manager PAC Partners, with no new funds raised from the options issue.

WAM Income Maximiser (ASX: WMX) has outpaced its benchmark with an 18.1% portfolio increase and exceeded its dividend target by delivering a 7.0% fully franked yield in its first year since April 2025.

AnteoTech has locked in an underwriting deal to guarantee up to $7.5 million from the exercise of listed options, potentially raising as much as $10 million before costs.

Navigator Global Investments has wrapped up its $145 million entitlement offer, securing $4.1 million from retail investors despite modest participation, with the remainder allocated to sub-underwriters.

American Uranium Limited has pushed back the closing date of its entitlement offer to 15 July 2026, giving shareholders more time amid volatile market conditions and pending drilling results from its Lo Herma uranium project.

8I Holdings Limited boosted its investment gains sixfold to S$1.28 million in FY2026, driven by U.S. tech equities, yet geopolitical turmoil and currency swings led to a reduced net loss of S$0.36 million.

Champion Iron Limited reported a 19% increase in net profit to C$168.7 million for FY2026, driven by record production and sales, progress on its DRPF project, and the strategic acquisition of Rana Gruber.

Mainfreight reported a 2.8% revenue increase to NZ$5.38 billion for FY26, but profit before tax declined 8.5% to NZ$350.9 million, weighed down by higher overheads and regional challenges. The company declared a steady final dividend and outlined ongoing network expansion plans.

Burgundy Diamond Mines announces a court-approved extension and financing for Arctic Canadian Diamond Company Ltd, alongside appointing Brent Mierau as CFO to steer through ongoing market challenges.

Metro Performance Glass has significantly improved its financial footing in FY26, cutting net debt by more than half and boosting EBITDA before significant items to $18.2 million despite subdued markets in New Zealand and Australia.

Whitefield Income Limited is raising up to A$108 million through a 2 for 5 entitlement offer priced at A$1.22 per share, aiming to boost its net asset value and expand its investor base.

Challenger Limited unveiled a strategic blueprint at its 2026 Investor Day, leveraging demographic shifts and regulatory reforms to cement its leadership in Australia’s retirement income sector.