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ARC Funds Limited plans to acquire the remaining 36.51% stake in The Term Deposit Shop, offering new ARC shares in exchange. This move aims to consolidate ownership and accelerate growth leveraging TTDS’s $530 million Funds under Management.

Helia Group announces the departure of CEO Pauline Blight-Johnston after five years, appointing CFO Michael Cant as interim CEO amid evolving market conditions. The leadership change signals a strategic pivot for the lender mortgage insurer.

VanEck Investments Limited has released a replacement Product Disclosure Statement for its VanEck Bentham Global Capital Securities Active ETF (ASX, GCAP), outlining an actively managed strategy focused on global subordinated debt securities with income and diversification benefits.

Victory Metals Limited has launched a $3.75 million placement and options offer aimed at advancing its North Stanmore Heavy Rare Earth Elements project in Western Australia. The capital raise targets sophisticated investors and includes detailed risk disclosures.

Westpac Banking Corporation has updated its dividend details for the six months ending March 2025, confirming a fully franked dividend of AUD 0.76 per share and revealing key Dividend Reinvestment Plan pricing and participation rates.

Australian Strategic Materials has refinanced its Korean Development Bank loan, enhancing financial flexibility to accelerate its Korean Metals Plant operations.

Tyro Payments has announced the resignation of CEO Jon Davey, who will remain for up to six months to ensure a smooth leadership transition. Davey’s tenure saw significant transformation and strategic groundwork for future expansion.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited’s flagship deposit in Kazakhstan has been designated a Strategic Project under the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act, positioning it as a key supplier for Europe’s battery and industrial sectors.

Empire Energy Group has launched a $28 million equity raise to finance critical development activities in the Beetaloo Basin, targeting first gas sales from its Carpentaria Pilot Project in 2025. The capital raise, combined with a $65 million financing package, underpins the company’s ambition to commercialize one of Australia’s largest low-CO2 shale gas resources.

Income Asset Management Group has posted a record revenue month in May 2025, driving strong quarter-to-date growth and expanding its funds under advice by 28% year-on-year.

Ovanti Limited is set to raise approximately $1 million through a two-tranche share placement to support its US buy now, pay later expansion and ongoing legal matters.

Dominion Income Trust 1 (ASX – DN1) has announced a wholesale placement of 450,000 new units, aiming to raise $45.45 million at $101 each. The placement targets wholesale investors and supports monthly distributions with a competitive target return.