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Metrics Income Opportunities Trust has released its audited FY2026 accounts, correcting the classification of valuation reductions while reporting an $18.2 million loss and a lower NTA. KPMG issued an unqualified opinion, but ASX has yet to determine when MOT units will resume trading and underlying funds remain closed to applications and redemptions.

Gowing Bros’ FY2026 loss widened to $3.49 million as Surf Hardware International remained deeply loss-making and investment properties were marked down by $3.0 million. The ASX-listed investment company kept its fully franked final dividend at 3 cents per share, despite negative operating cash flow and lower cash reserves.

IDP Education has rejected a second, higher takeover proposal from Blackstone, saying the $2.50-per-share offer fails to capture the value of its platform and transformation program. The confidential, non-binding proposal leaves open the question of whether Blackstone will return with a revised bid.

Ingenia Communities has rejected Warburg Pincus’s revised $5.05 per stapled security proposal, saying the offer substantially undervalues the group. The board remains open to a higher-value approach, leaving the takeover discussion unresolved.

EQT Infrastructure says its due diligence has not uncovered an issue likely to derail its proposed acquisition of Cleanaway, and it will not reduce the indicative offer terms. But the exclusivity period has ended without a binding implementation deed, leaving the transaction unfinished.

WAM Alternative Assets reported a 9.1% investment portfolio return for FY2026 and maintained a 6.0 cents per share dividend, partially franked at 60%. The alternative-assets vehicle also highlighted 24 exits since Wilson Asset Management took over, completed at a weighted average 28.3% premium to net tangible assets.

Ingenia Communities Group has turned down a $4.75 per security indicative offer from Warburg Pincus, affirming its commitment to a growth strategy anchored by the Peet acquisition and long-term sector tailwinds.

MaxiPARTS has received a $2.50 per share indicative cash offer from Ares Management Asia, representing a substantial premium and triggering a four-week exclusivity period for due diligence. Concurrently, MaxiPARTS is acquiring Air Brake Systems for $11.2 million, a move expected to boost earnings and expand its product range.

oOh!media and I Squared Capital have revised the definition of 'Superior Proposal' in their takeover agreement, setting a 3% premium threshold for competing bids within a four-week window from the scheme date.

WAM Alternative Assets nearly doubled its pre-tax profit in FY2026, driven by a 9.1% portfolio gain and a decisive shareholder vote backing its strategy. The company declared a 6.0 cents per share dividend, partially franked at 60%, reflecting portfolio maturation and diversification.

Pengana Private Equity Trust (ASX: PE1) posted a 23.2% net return for FY2026, powered by a dramatic revaluation of SpaceX and strong gains across a diversified private equity portfolio.

AI Private Opportunities Trust (ASX: AIX) has completed its first reporting period, raising $267 million and beginning deployment into high-profile private AI companies including ByteDance and Databricks.