Latest Secondary Market News

Vanguard Investments Australia has announced estimated distribution amounts and a clear timetable for over 20 of its Australian-listed ETFs, with payments scheduled for mid-October 2025.

Vanguard Investments Australia has announced estimated distribution amounts for 20 of its ETFs, with payments scheduled for mid-October 2025. Investors can expect detailed income figures across Australian and international equity and fixed income funds.

Pengana Private Equity Trust reported a robust FY25 with a 7.6% NAV increase and a strong net profit of $50 million, underpinned by a diversified global private equity portfolio and a strategic buyback program.

Alternative Investment Trust (ASX, AIQ) reported a robust half-year profit increase of 183%, driven by strong gains in its Warana-managed portfolio. The Trust also announced a significant $44.6 million rights issue to fund further investments.

Ramsay Health Care has confirmed the payment of a fully franked ordinary dividend on its perpetual preference securities, clearing prior approval conditions and setting a payment date for October 2025.

Omni Bridgeway Limited reported a landmark FY25 with a $416.8 million net profit, driven by a transformative Fund 9 secondary market transaction that fully repaid debt and advanced its capital-light fund management model.

Omnia Metals Group Limited has issued a prospectus to list up to 10,000 options, aiming to remove trading restrictions and facilitate secondary market activity. This move follows recent capital raisings and shareholder approvals, positioning the company for enhanced liquidity.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia has declared a fully franked dividend of AUD 1.121 for its ASX CitiFirst Self-Funding Instalment MINIs, reducing outstanding loan amounts for holders. The dividend aligns with key ASX share dates, signaling a strategic financial adjustment.

Pengana International Equities is set to diversify its portfolio by adding global private credit exposure, aiming to increase earnings and fully franked dividends by 56%, with monthly payments starting November 2025.

Alternative Investment Trust (AIQ) has announced a non-renounceable rights issue to raise approximately $44.6 million at a 19.4% discount, aiming to capitalize on discounted secondary market funds amid liquidity challenges.

Insurance Australia Group Limited (IAG) has announced a quarterly dividend of AUD 1.5353 per capital note, with a partly franked distribution reflecting a 6.16% annualised yield, payable mid-September.

Lodestar Minerals launches a pro-rata bonus issue of Loyalty Options to existing shareholders, offering potential future capital without immediate dilution. The options are exercisable at $0.01 until August 2029, aiming to reward long-term investors and support company growth.