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Alternative Investment Trust (AIQ) has announced a 1-for-1 non-renounceable rights issue at $1.47 per unit, aiming to raise capital for ongoing investments and increase annual distributions to 10% of adjusted net tangible assets starting early 2026.

Fat Prophets Global Contrarian Fund has opened a Share Purchase Plan allowing eligible shareholders in Australia and New Zealand to buy up to $30,000 in shares at a discounted price, with the offer closing on 10 September 2025.

Fat Prophets Global Contrarian Fund Limited invites eligible shareholders to participate in a $30 million Share Purchase Plan aimed at strengthening capital and enhancing liquidity without brokerage fees.

SEEK Limited reported modest revenue growth in FY2025 driven by double-digit yield increases and strategic product innovation, alongside a 31% rise in fully franked dividends. The company’s FY2026 guidance signals confidence despite ongoing market uncertainties.

SEEK Limited posted a modest 1% rise in revenue for FY2025, while adjusted profit from continuing operations fell 13%, reflecting higher amortisation costs post-platform unification. The company also reacquired Sidekicker, boosting its contingent labour market presence.

Woodside Energy Group Ltd has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of USD 0.53 per share for the six months ending June 30, 2025, payable on September 24. Shareholders can elect to receive payments in multiple currencies, reflecting the company’s global shareholder base.

BHP Group Limited has announced a fully franked dividend of USD 0.60 per share for the first half of 2025, offering shareholders multiple currency payment options and a Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

Sims Limited reported a 4.1% rise in FY25 sales revenue to $7.49 billion and a 198% surge in underlying EBIT, driven by strong metal trading margins and AI-related demand growth. The company also boosted its fully franked dividend by 130%, signaling confidence despite ongoing market headwinds.

SRG Global has delivered record financial results for FY25, marked by strong revenue growth and a transition to net cash, while setting an optimistic profit guidance for FY26.

SRG Global has posted a record FY25 financial performance, driven by strong organic growth and strategic acquisition integration, setting the stage for continued expansion in FY26.

SRG Global Limited has reported a landmark FY25 with revenue surpassing $1.3 billion and net profit rising 38%, driven by strategic acquisitions and robust contract wins across Australia and New Zealand.

Challenger Limited reported a robust FY25 with a 9% rise in normalised profit and a strategic push into digital transformation and retirement income solutions.