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Washington H. Soul Pattinson sought shareholder approval for a significant performance rights grant to its proposed Topco CEO, Todd Barlow, receiving overwhelming proxy support at its recent General Meeting.

Washington H. Soul Pattinson shareholders convened to approve a transformative merger with Brickworks, aiming to simplify structure and boost portfolio diversification under a new entity, Topco.

News Corporation is conducting a $456 million secondary offering of 14 million Class B shares by selling stockholders amid a significant Murdoch family trust restructuring. The company itself is not selling shares and will not receive proceeds.

NSX Limited shareholders will decide on a recommended acquisition scheme offering $0.04 cash per fully paid share, representing a substantial premium. The Board and an independent expert endorse the deal, which would see NSX delisted and become a CNSX subsidiary.

The Federal Court of Australia has authorised NSX Limited to hold a shareholder meeting to vote on the proposed acquisition by CNSX Markets’ related entity. The detailed Scheme Booklet, including an Independent Expert's Report, is now available to guide investor decisions.

BSP Financial Group reveals the Papua New Guinea Government’s plan to shift accounts to a new state-owned bank, potentially denting BSP’s profits. The bank is evaluating the full impact and possible responses.

Computershare Limited has announced an ordinary dividend of AUD 0.48 per share for the half-year ending June 2025, alongside a confirmed Dividend Reinvestment Plan price of AUD 37.64.

News Corporation’s Murdoch Family Trust is selling 14.2 million Class B shares in a significant secondary offering, marking a pivotal step in a broader ownership restructuring that reshapes voting control and family interests.

VGI Partners Global Investments has completed its on-market share purchases under the Dividend Reinvestment Plan, updating investors with a new Appendix 3A.1 filing.

ASX Limited has updated its dividend notification to include the New Zealand dollar exchange rate, NZD equivalent dividend amount, and the dividend reinvestment plan price for the first half of FY25.

The Federal Court has dismissed most ASIC claims against Money3 Loans, a Solvar subsidiary, affirming its compliance with responsible lending standards while identifying limited breaches in a handful of consumer loans.

Strata Investment Holdings PLC disputes a termination notice from 1000433639 Ontario Inc. regarding a binding letter agreement and is considering legal proceedings to enforce the deal or seek damages.