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EML Payments has reached an in-principle agreement to settle a $37.36 million shareholder class action related to its 2020 acquisition, allowing the company to focus on its strategic growth plans.

The Abercrombie Group, led by hummgroup’s Board Chair, has tabled a non-binding $0.58 per share offer to acquire the remaining shares of hummgroup, signaling a potential ownership shift at a premium to market price.

La Trobe Financial Asset Management has launched a Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP) for its Private Credit Fund, offering unitholders a streamlined way to reinvest cash distributions into additional units without brokerage fees.

PointsBet Holdings Limited secured shareholder approval for its proposed Scheme at the June 25 meeting, paving the way for the next phase of corporate restructuring.

Ignite Limited (ASX, IGN) has re-established its Dividend Reinvestment Plan, offering Australian and New Zealand shareholders a flexible, cost-free way to reinvest dividends into additional shares. The Board retains discretion over discount application and participation terms.

Eildon Capital has launched a new Dividend and Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP) offering Australian and New Zealand securityholders a cost-free way to reinvest distributions into additional stapled securities. The plan provides flexible participation options and detailed governance to support investor choice and capital growth.

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.

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.

AGP Investment Management forecasts a strong unfranked distribution for the WCM Quality Global Growth Fund – Active ETF, following a stellar 30.22% return year-to-date that outpaces its benchmark by over 14%.

MA Income Credit Trust (ASX – MA1) has launched a fully underwritten wholesale placement to raise nearly $50 million, aiming to bolster its credit investment portfolio. The placement will issue over 24.8 million new units at $2.00 each without requiring securityholder approval.

Shift4 Payments, LLC has entered into a definitive scheme implementation agreement to acquire Smartpay Holdings Limited at NZ$1.20 per share, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals. The transaction outlines a detailed timetable and conditions, including Overseas Investment Office consent and court sanction.

Smartpay Holdings has entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by US-based Shift4 Payments for NZ$1.20 per share, representing a significant premium and a near NZ$300 million valuation. The deal, recommended unanimously by Smartpay’s board, awaits shareholder and regulatory approvals.