Plato Income Maximiser (PL8) Announces Fully Franked Monthly Dividend of 0.55 Cents Per Share
Plato Income Maximiser Limited (PL8) has announced a monthly distribution of AUD 0.00550000 per ordinary fully paid share, payable on 31 July 2026. The distribution, relating to the period ending 30 June 2026, is fully franked at the applicable corporate tax rate of 30 per cent. The company update establishes the key dates for eligible shareholders to participate in the distribution cycle.
- July 20, 2026 05:08 PM AEST
- Anjali Anand
Group 6 Metals (G6M) Issues 70,000 Shares After Employee Incentive Options Exercised
Group 6 Metals Limited (G6M) has applied for quotation of 70,000 ordinary fully paid shares on the ASX following the exercise of employee incentive scheme options on 14 July 2026. The shares were issued on 20 July 2026 and represent the outcome of two separate option exercises under the company's employee incentive program. The latest company update shows the company is facilitating share ownership among its workforce through the exercise of nil-priced options, a common mechanism for employee participation in listed entities.
- July 20, 2026 05:08 PM AEST
- Anjali Anand
Count Limited Finalizes Oracle Group Acquisition to Broaden Professional Services and Financial Advisory Offerings
Count Limited (ASX:CUP) has successfully completed its acquisition of Oracle Group, comprising Oracle Advisory Group Pty Ltd, Oracle Accounting (Australia) Pty Ltd, and Oracle Investment Management Pty Ltd, the company announced on 20 July 2026. The completion of this acquisition marks a significant expansion of Count's service offerings in the professional services and financial advisory sector. Investors may be watching to understand how the integration of Oracle Group's operations will contribute to Count's overall growth trajectory and revenue diversification.
- July 20, 2026 05:08 PM AEST
- Sonal Goyal
Impact Minerals to Unlock Nearly 12 Million Shares from Escrow Linked to Lake Hope Alumina Project on July 27, 2026
Impact Minerals Limited (ASX: IPT) has confirmed that approximately 12 million ordinary shares will be released from escrow on 27 July 2026 following the company's acquisition of an 80% interest in Playa One Pty Ltd, which owns the Lake Hope High Purity Alumina (HPA) Project. The release represents a significant milestone in the company's strategy to develop high-purity alumina operations. A further tranche of escrow securities totalling 2.37 million shares will remain restricted until November 2026.
- July 20, 2026 05:04 PM AEST
- Anjali Anand
Group 6 Metals Allocates 20,833 Shares to Consultant for Government Liaison Services on ASX
Group 6 Metals Limited (G6M) has applied for quotation of 20,833 ordinary fully paid shares issued on 20 July 2026 to a consultant in part payment for historical government liaison consultation services. The placement represents a non-cash consideration transaction valued at approximately AUD 2.40 per share. The company's issued capital following this quotation now stands at 247,557,182 ordinary fully paid shares on the ASX.
- July 20, 2026 05:04 PM AEST
- Sonal Goyal
Plato Income Maximiser (ASX: PL8) Confirms Monthly Dividend of $0.0055 per Share for July to September 2026 Quarter
Plato Income Maximiser Limited (ASX: PL8) has announced it will pay three fully-franked monthly dividends of $0.0055 per share in July, August and September 2026, maintaining the dividend level established in the June quarter. The closed-end listed investment company, which focuses on income generation from a diversified portfolio of Australian equities, cited resilience in the Australian economy and strong corporate dividends in recent reporting seasons as factors supporting the decision to hold dividends steady amid broader economic uncertainty.
- July 20, 2026 05:01 PM AEST
- Anjali Anand
How imaging and data centres drive ASX growth today
Imaging software specialist Pro Medicus and data-centre operator NextDC kept the ASX growth theme in focus this week, spotlighting healthcare digitisation and computing demand as two durable engines behind the local market.
- July 20, 2026 05:00 PM AEST
- Sam
Why Is Property listings leader REA Group (ASX:REA) Turning Heads Right Now?
Property portal REA Group and automotive classifieds group Car Group kept the ASX marketplace theme in focus this week, highlighting audience dominance, pricing power and offshore expansion as engines of durable digital growth.
- July 20, 2026 05:00 PM AEST
- Sam
WiseTech (ASX:WTC) and Xero (ASX:XRO) lift ASX software growth theme today
Australian software leaders WiseTech Global and Xero anchored a steadier ASX technology mood this week, spotlighting automation, recurring revenue and international expansion as the growth theme continues to mature.
- July 20, 2026 04:59 PM AEST
- Sam
NewPeak Metals to Hold General Meeting on 21 August 2026 for Capital Raise Ratification and Director Share Issuances
NewPeak Metals Limited (NPM) has announced a General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 21 August 2026 to consider several resolutions relating to recent capital raises and director compensation arrangements. The meeting will seek shareholder ratification of an unconditional placement of shares issued at A$0.013 per share, approval of a conditional placement, and issuance of shares to directors to discharge outstanding fees. The company update is significant as it will determine whether NewPeak can reinstate its full capacity to raise capital going forward.
- July 20, 2026 04:55 PM AEST
- Manish Choudhary