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Summit Minerals Limited has announced a fully underwritten entitlement offer to raise approximately $1.08 million, aimed at advancing its Brazilian exploration projects and funding potential acquisitions. The offer, priced at $0.03 per share, is open to Australian and New Zealand shareholders and is expected to dilute non-participating shareholders by about 25%.

NexGen Energy has launched a dual equity offering, raising approximately C$400 million in North America and AUD 400 million in Australia to advance its flagship Rook I uranium project and support corporate growth.

Pengana Global Private Credit Trust (ASX – PCX) has announced an $82 million entitlement and shortfall offer at $2.00 per new unit, targeting a 7% annual cash distribution yield. The Trust offers diversified exposure to global private credit funds, primarily in the US and Europe, managed by Pengana Credit with Mercer Consulting as investment consultant.

Platinum Asset Management has finalized its merger with L1 Capital, issuing over 1.65 billion new shares and announcing a rebrand to L1 Group Limited alongside significant board changes and share escrow arrangements.

Yancoal Australia Ltd reported a sharp 61% drop in net profit for the first half of 2025 amid falling coal prices and supply chain disruptions, despite a 15% rise in production. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend and is advancing strategic acquisitions and sustainability initiatives.

Australian Unity Limited has announced a $120 million equity raising through a pro rata entitlement offer and wholesale placement, underpinning its ongoing transformation and capital management strategy. The company also reported robust FY2025 financial results, highlighting significant revenue growth and improved profitability.

KMD Brands reported a slight revenue increase to NZD 989 million for FY25 but faced significant underlying losses, prompting a strategic reset. The company also reinforced its commitment to tackling modern slavery risks across its global supply chain.

Altamin Limited has announced a $6.46 million capital raising via a pro rata entitlement offer to fund development of its lithium-potash Lazio Project and zinc-lead Gorno Project in Italy. The majority shareholder Victor Smorgon Group has committed strongly, underpinning the raise.

Red Hill Minerals reports a profitable FY25 with robust royalty income from the Onslow Iron Project, declaring a fully franked final dividend of 6.5 cents per share.

Battery Age Minerals Limited has launched an offer of up to 29 million quoted options following a $3 million placement, aiming to support exploration projects in Austria and Argentina while managing shareholder dilution.

Qantas Airways has updated its dividend announcement for the six months ending June 2025, confirming a fully franked total dividend of AUD 0.264 per share with clarified currency payment arrangements for New Zealand shareholders.

Peak Rare Earths Limited held a pivotal scheme meeting on 16 September 2025 to approve Shenghe Resources’ $195 million acquisition offer, which includes a 23% premium on the original proposal. Despite a higher unsolicited bid, the board recommends shareholders back Shenghe’s cash deal.