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Coventry Group Limited has appointed Nik Alpert as Acting Group CEO and announced a planned CFO transition, signaling a new leadership phase for the industrial distributor.

Xero has completed a significant A$1.85 billion institutional placement to fund its acquisition of Melio, aiming to enhance its accounting and payments platform in the US market. A complementary A$200 million Share Purchase Plan will offer retail investors a chance to participate.

NewPeak Metals has officially appointed Mark Purcell as Managing Director, with David Mason stepping into a Non-Executive Director role, marking a key leadership transition for the base metals miner.

Perenti’s underground mining arm, Barminco, has won a significant three-year contract with Westgold Resources at the Great Fingall project, boosting its Australian mining portfolio and promising steady revenue growth.

Champion Iron Limited has launched a US$450 million senior notes offering due 2032 to refinance existing debt and support corporate initiatives, signaling strategic financial repositioning.

Develop Global Limited has launched a A$180 million equity placement to fast-track production and extend mine life at its Woodlawn and Sulphur Springs projects, positioning itself as a leading copper and base metals player on the ASX.

Wildcat Resources has announced a A$5 million on-market share buy-back, leveraging its strong cash position to enhance shareholder value and capital structure amid optimism for its Tabba Tabba Lithium Project.

HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT reports a $1.483 billion portfolio valuation, down 4.3% due to cap rate shifts, while suspending its Q2 distribution to safeguard liquidity amid ongoing hospital asset due diligence.

Goodman Group has announced an estimated ordinary dividend of AUD 0.15 per security for the six months ending June 30, 2025, with payment scheduled for August 26. Investors await further tax details due later in August.

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.

Polymetals Resources has completed a major refurbishment of its Endeavor processing plant and begun producing saleable silver-lead and zinc concentrates, marking a key milestone in its operational ramp-up.

Findi Limited has appointed DAM Capital and Ambit as lead managers for the IPO of its Indian subsidiary, Transaction Solutions International, targeting a valuation near A$900 million and a 2026 listing.