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Steadfast Group confirms Kohlberg Kravis Roberts has joined the consortium bidding to acquire the company at $6 per share, with no change to the transaction timeline or terms.

Qube Holdings' acquisition by Rubik Australia is now legally effective following Supreme Court approval, with trading suspension imminent. The company has declared a fully franked special dividend of $0.3465 per share, payable mid-July, ahead of the scheme implementation in August.

Future Generation Australia (ASX: FGX) reported a robust 20.1% total shareholder return for the year to June 2026 alongside an increased fully franked interim dividend of 3.8 cents per share, maintaining its commitment to steady income and social impact.

Forrestania Resources has extended its takeover offer for Zenith Minerals shares to 31 July 2026 following a binding agreement to acquire the Edna May Gold Project for A$300 million, backed by a $310 million capital raising.

The Federal Court has given the green light to Aura Consolidated Group’s takeover of Qoria Limited, setting the stage for a share suspension on ASX and the start of Aura CDIs trading next week.

Spenda Limited has completed the retail tranche of its $8.545 million entitlement offer, raising $1.15 million at $0.004 per share, with major shareholder Capricorn Society increasing its holding to nearly 20%.

Archer Materials has raised $7 million through a placement and launched a $3 million share purchase plan, backing its strategic partnership with IonQ to develop sovereign quantum computing in Australia.

Aeris Resources has finalized its acquisition of Peel Mining via a scheme of arrangement, issuing 0.3363 Aeris shares for each Peel share and preparing Peel for delisting from the ASX.

Djerriwarrh Investments plans a 4.25 cents per share fully franked dividend for June quarter, with the final amount to be confirmed alongside full-year results. The company also intends to maintain its on-market buy-back program, subject to market conditions.

Skin Elements Limited has secured a $900,000 placement at a 25% discount to recent prices, bolstering its balance sheet to advance its natural biotechnology product range. The company also appointed Rod Nicholas as non-executive chairman and engaged Phoenix Global Investments for investor relations.

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.

Hawk Resources Limited has had its HWKOB securities suspended from trading pending compliance with ASX Listing Rule 2.5, affecting only this class of securities.