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Generation Development Group Limited (ASX:GDG) has announced a $320 million acquisition of Evidentia Group Holdings, aiming to consolidate its position as a leader in Australia's managed accounts market. The deal is supported by a fully underwritten $287.9 million equity raising and promises immediate earnings accretion.

WAM Global Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.065 per share for the half-year ending December 2024, with a Dividend Reinvestment Plan available to shareholders.

Keybridge Capital Limited has appointed a voluntary administrator following a series of legal setbacks and an inability to raise crucial capital, leading to the suspension of its shares.

Keybridge Capital has been hit with an immediate $4.6 million loan repayment demand from Yowie Group, triggered by delays in its capital raising efforts obstructed by WAM Active Limited.

Euroz Hartleys, acting for Patronus Resources, has launched an unconditional on-market takeover bid for Matsa Resources at A$0.045 per share, aiming to acquire all shares not already controlled. The offer period runs from February 24 to March 24, 2025.

GQG Partners reported a solid increase in Funds Under Management (FUM) to US$160.4 billion as of January 31, 2025, driven by strong net inflows of US$1.7 billion during the month.

Smartgroup has been appointed as the exclusive provider of salary packaging and novated leasing services for Monash Health’s 25,000 employees under a new multi-year contract starting April 2025.

CAR Group Limited has announced a semi-annual ordinary dividend of AUD 0.385 per share, partially franked at 50%, payable in April 2025. Shareholders can opt into a Dividend Reinvestment Plan with no discount, reflecting steady shareholder returns.

PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund has declared a 5.5 cent fully franked interim dividend for H1 FY25 and reaffirmed its commitment to an 11.0 cent annual dividend, supported by a 6.0% portfolio return for the year ending December 2024.

PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.055 per security for the half-year ending December 2024, offering shareholders a Dividend Reinvestment Plan option.

PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund Limited reported an 11% rise in half-year profit to $39.8 million and declared a higher fully franked interim dividend of 5.5 cents per share, reflecting strong portfolio performance amid global market volatility.

Flagship Investments Limited posted a solid 9.1% gain in its investment portfolio for the half-year ending December 2024, despite a notable decline in total comprehensive income. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 5.1 cents per share, reflecting steady shareholder returns.