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DroneShield Limited has landed a significant $11.7 million follow-on research contract from a Five Eyes Department of Defence customer, marking its fourth award from this strategic alliance.

Betashares Capital Ltd has released the estimated annual distribution breakdown for its Global Income Leaders ETF (INCM) for the 2024-25 financial year, highlighting significant foreign income and capital gains components.

Betashares Capital Ltd has announced that its Global Gold Miners Currency Hedged ETF (ASX – MNRS) will distribute 100% of its estimated annual payout as a return of capital for the financial year ending June 2025. This unusual distribution structure raises important considerations for investors regarding tax treatment and fund valuation.

Australian Agricultural Projects Limited has completed its 2025 olive oil harvest, producing a record 752,600 litres with improved oil quality, despite weather challenges.

Clean Seas Seafood shareholders have voted to approve Yumbah Aquaculture’s acquisition scheme, setting the stage for delisting and a significant ownership change. The deal offers shareholders a cash option or a scrip alternative, with expert backing and board endorsement.

Betashares Capital Ltd has released the estimated annual distribution breakdown for its S&P 500 Equal Weight Currency Hedged ETF (ASX, HQUS), highlighting a substantial 317% attributed distribution for the 2024-25 financial year.

Manuka Resources Ltd has been reinstated to ASX trading following the announcement of a proposed material capital raising, signaling renewed investor interest.

Manuka Resources has launched a fully underwritten A$8 million entitlement offer to fund the restart of its Wonawinta processing plant and advance its 10-year Cobar Basin Production Plan, targeting silver and gold output by early 2026.

ARC Funds Limited has voluntarily suspended trading on the ASX pending a crucial announcement about its proposed capital raising, signaling a pivotal moment for the investment fund.

North Stawell Minerals has extended the closing date of its non-renounceable entitlement offer by two weeks, giving shareholders more time to participate in the $2.1 million capital raise.

Resonance Health is expanding its clinical trial operations with a third TrialsWest site in Mandurah, WA, set to open in August 2025, enhancing participant recruitment and supporting ongoing pharmaceutical trials.

Betashares Capital Ltd has released the estimated annual distribution components for its Global Shares Currency Hedged ETF (HGBL) for the 2024-25 financial year, highlighting a nuanced mix of foreign income and capital gains.