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Pepper Money and KKR have agreed to acquire Westpac’s RAMS home loan portfolio, marking a significant move in Australia’s mortgage servicing landscape. The $21.4 billion portfolio acquisition aligns with Pepper Money’s strategy to expand its capital-light servicing business.

Visionflex Group reported a $999,000 cash outflow for Q1 2025 but bolstered its liquidity with $1.9 million in financing, including plans to convert $3 million of convertible notes into equity pending shareholder approval.

Visionflex Group has converted $3.25 million of debt into equity at a 100% premium, emerging debt-free and poised for growth. The company’s Q1 FY26 results show a 34% increase in annual recurring revenue, supported by new product launches targeting the expanding virtual healthcare market.

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises has responded to an ASX price query following a sharp rise in its share price and trading volume, denying any undisclosed acquisition talks despite market speculation.

AUB Group Limited has disclosed a conditional, non-binding proposal from an EQT affiliate to acquire the company at $45 per share, following unusual trading activity and media reports.

360 Capital Group has launched its new private equity fund, marking its debut acquisition with a $49.9 million Sydney apartment complex purchase. The fund combines equity from wholesale investors, bank debt, and structured equity to finance the deal.

360 Capital REIT has completed a $10 million structured equity investment in a new Sydney apartment project, boosting its FY26 earnings forecast by 10% without raising capital.

Pinnacle Investment Management has secured a strategic foothold in Japan’s private markets by acquiring up to 13% of Advantage Partners, complementing its strong FY25 growth and global expansion ambitions.

Bailador Technology Investments reported a robust FY25 with a 33% gross IRR from its private portfolio, $41 million deployed in new and follow-on investments, and a strong final dividend of 3.6 cents per share.

Johns Lyng Group shares will halt trading following Supreme Court approval of its acquisition by Sherwood BidCo, controlled by Pacific Equity Partners.

Infomedia Limited has received crucial regulatory clearance from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy for its proposed acquisition by McQueen BidCo, advancing the scheme of arrangement. The company’s board continues to recommend shareholder approval amid remaining conditions.

Beam Dental Bidco Pty Ltd has launched an unconditional $2.20 per share takeover bid for Pacific Smiles Group Limited, offering a 37.5% premium and aiming to consolidate full ownership. The offer is unanimously recommended by Pacific Smiles’ Independent Board Committee, with plans to delist the company from the ASX upon success.