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AGP Investment Management forecasts a strong unfranked distribution for the WCM Quality Global Growth Fund – Active ETF, following a stellar 30.22% return year-to-date that outpaces its benchmark by over 14%.

MA Income Credit Trust (ASX – MA1) has launched a fully underwritten wholesale placement to raise nearly $50 million, aiming to bolster its credit investment portfolio. The placement will issue over 24.8 million new units at $2.00 each without requiring securityholder approval.

Shift4 Payments, LLC has entered into a definitive scheme implementation agreement to acquire Smartpay Holdings Limited at NZ$1.20 per share, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals. The transaction outlines a detailed timetable and conditions, including Overseas Investment Office consent and court sanction.

Smartpay Holdings has entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by US-based Shift4 Payments for NZ$1.20 per share, representing a significant premium and a near NZ$300 million valuation. The deal, recommended unanimously by Smartpay’s board, awaits shareholder and regulatory approvals.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced the upcoming distribution schedule for multiple Australian iShares ETFs, including important deadlines for investors opting into the Distribution Reinvestment Plan.

PointsBet Holdings has highlighted that Betr Entertainment’s proposed takeover offer undervalues its shares compared to MIXI Australia’s superior $1.20 cash bid, intensifying the takeover battle.

Ryder Capital Limited has announced an on-market buy-back program targeting up to 10% of its ordinary shares, signaling a strategic move in capital management.

Centuria Capital Group announces a 5.20 cents per stapled security final distribution for June 2025, suspending its Distribution Reinvestment Plan for this payout.

Raptis Group Limited has successfully completed a $1.75 million capital raise through an underwritten entitlement offer, with underwriters acquiring the majority of new shares. The move reshapes the company’s shareholder base ahead of new trading.

Keybridge Capital has lodged formal applications with the Takeovers Panel contesting Yowie Group’s off-market takeover offer, citing alleged legal circumvention and disclosure issues. The dispute raises questions about control dynamics and shareholder rights in the unfolding corporate tussle.

Yowie Group Ltd has formally applied to the Takeovers Panel for a review of its recent decision involving Keybridge Capital Limited, signaling ongoing regulatory scrutiny in this corporate governance matter.

Staude Capital Global Value Fund Limited (GVF) launches a Share Purchase Plan offering existing shareholders a chance to invest up to $30,000 at a price near its net asset value, following nearly five years without a capital raise.