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Platinum Asset Management and L1 Capital have agreed to merge, creating a combined entity managing approximately A$16.5 billion in assets. The deal promises strategic diversification, cost synergies, and significant earnings accretion for shareholders.

Ryder Capital Limited has reported an impressive 27.5% pre-tax net tangible asset return for FY25, significantly outperforming key benchmarks and raising its fully franked final dividend to 5.5 cents per share.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced the Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP) prices for its suite of Australian-domiciled iShares ETFs for the June 2025 distribution period. The update includes detailed pricing across multiple funds and important investor compliance reminders.

The WCM Quality Global Growth Fund – Active ETF (WCMQ) is set to pay a substantial FY2025 distribution, triggering an expected 15% price adjustment as it trades ex-distribution from July 1. Investors are urged to consider the Distribution Reinvestment Plan to stay fully invested.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced the final cash distribution amounts for over 50 Australian-listed iShares ETFs, detailing key dates and investor options for reinvestment or cash payments.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced the final confirmed cash distributions for nine Australian domiciled iShares ETFs, outlining key dates and investor requirements.

Peak Rare Earths has satisfied a critical Tanzanian mining licence condition and secured regulatory consent, advancing its proposed acquisition by a Shenghe subsidiary. The deal still awaits shareholder and further regulatory approvals.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced estimated cash distributions for over 50 Australian domiciled iShares ETFs, providing key dates and reinvestment options for investors.

Duxton Farms announces a transformative merger with four private agricultural companies, alongside a $4 million fully underwritten placement and a special dividend, aiming to significantly expand its asset base and diversify its portfolio.

Duxton Farms Ltd is set to transform its agricultural portfolio through a strategic merger with four private companies, alongside a $4 million placement and a special dividend, aiming to boost scale and diversification.

Bailador Technology Investments has boosted the carrying value of its DASH investment by 49%, following a fresh capital raise at a significantly higher valuation. This uplift reflects DASH’s growing footprint in Australia’s wealth management technology sector.

MA Credit Income Trust (ASX, MA1) has successfully raised nearly A$50 million through a wholesale placement, reflecting strong investor appetite for private credit exposure. The capital will be deployed across diversified private credit strategies managed by MA Investment Management.