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Washington H. Soul Pattinson has completed a major repurchase of its $450 million convertible notes, retiring nearly all outstanding debt and setting the stage for potential full redemption.

Helia Group reveals ING Bank Australia will not renew its Lenders Mortgage Insurance contract beyond June 2026, prompting a strategic business review amid evolving market dynamics.

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.

Findi Limited will have its trading suspension lifted on 2 July 2025 following the lodgement of its 2025 annual report, reopening its shares to market activity.

Betashares Capital Ltd has announced the Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP) issue prices for over 70 of its ETFs following the June 2025 distribution period, with elections due by early July and unit issuance mid-month.

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Brickworks announce a conditional $14 million Topco share placement and a concurrent repurchase of up to $450 million in convertible notes, key steps in their proposed merger.

Staude Capital Global Value Fund Limited (GVF) has responded to ASX concerns over a media article revealing details of its capital raising before official announcement, denying any direct media disclosures and reaffirming its compliance policies.

Eildon Capital Group has revealed a significant loan repayment default by Kings Investment, alongside a cautious outlook for its FY25 financials amid a sluggish Melbourne property market.

Betashares Capital Ltd has announced the final distribution amounts for over 70 ETFs for the June 2025 period, detailing payment schedules and reinvestment plan options.

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.

Vanguard Investments Australia has announced estimated distribution amounts for a broad range of its ETFs, alongside key dates for July 2025. Investors can now anticipate income details and plan for upcoming payments across multiple funds.

The Munro Climate Change Leaders Fund Active ETF has announced a substantial final distribution of 312.98 cents per unit for the fiscal year ending June 2025, highlighting its ongoing commitment to delivering returns amid climate-focused investments.