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Atlas Arteria extinguishes a US$100 million put option with Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, pauses Chicago Skyway sale, and faces a dismissed Dulles Greenway rate case with potential appeal.

Transurban advances a major upgrade to the I-95 Express Lanes, aiming to add 120 new lane miles and extend the corridor through Fredericksburg, targeting financial close by 2029.

Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) declared a 35-cent unfranked distribution per stapled security for the six months ending 30 June 2026, payable in August with no approvals required.

IFM Investors' subsidiary Diamond Infraco has extended its takeover offer for Atlas Arteria by 14 days after crossing a 50% voting power threshold. The independent directors are reviewing their response ahead of a supplementary statement due next week.

Transurban and NSW Government will replace paper toll notices with digital alerts, removing administration fees and streamlining unpaid toll enforcement on Sydney roads from July 2026.

IFM Global Infrastructure Fund has increased its holding in Atlas Arteria to over 40%, maintaining a final takeover offer of A$5.10 per security. Meanwhile, Atlas Arteria's independent directors continue to recommend rejecting the bid, targeting higher distributions and exploring asset sales including the Warnow Tunnel.

APA Group projects a final distribution of 30.5 cents per security for the six months ending June 2026, marking a modest 1.7% increase over the prior year and maintaining full-year guidance.

Atlas Arteria has lodged its fourth supplementary target’s statement, reiterating its rejection of IFM’s $5.10 per security takeover offer, citing undervaluation and highlighting IFM’s capacity to pay more.

Diamond Infraco’s takeover bid for Atlas Arteria remains fixed at A$5.10 per security and is now unconditional, urging securityholders to act before the June 25 closing date amid lingering asset sale uncertainties.

Atlas Arteria’s Independent Directors maintain a unanimous rejection of IFM’s $5.10 per security takeover bid, citing undervaluation and insufficient control premium. The company reiterates its 2026 distribution guidance and confirms active asset sale discussions, including Chicago Skyway.

Diamond Infraco has increased its takeover bid for Atlas Arteria to A$5.10 per security, marking a 17.78% premium over pre-offer prices and declaring the offer unconditional except for prescribed occurrences. The bidder urges securityholders to accept or sell on-market before the June 25 deadline.

Transurban has finished a major NSW motorway upgrade that promises faster commutes and better airport access, while agreeing to sell its remaining share in a Montreal toll road for CAD 280 million.