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Perpetual Limited is sharpening its focus on asset management and corporate trust following the binding agreement to sell its Wealth Management arm to Bain Capital for $500 million upfront, aiming to strengthen its balance sheet and simplify operations.

The Lottery Corporation has locked in a 40-year extension of its Victorian Public Lottery Licence to 2068, paying a $1.145 billion upfront premium funded by debt and revising its dividend policy to distribute 80-100% of NPATA from FY27.

Kina Securities has successfully closed an oversubscribed PGK 235 million subordinated bond, set to list on the PNGX Debt Market on 6 May 2026, offering a fixed 7.55% coupon over ten years.

Perpetual Limited weathered a turbulent March quarter with a 3.6% drop in assets under management to A$219.2 billion amid currency pressures and outflows, while advancing the sale of its Wealth Management business to Bain Capital.

Stonepeak-Plus Infra Debt Limited has successfully raised A$100 million through a wholesale placement of new INFRA1 Notes, extending its infrastructure debt investment capacity. The new notes will trade on the ASX from late May, reinforcing the company's ongoing capital raising momentum.

NEXTDC has boosted its pro forma contracted utilisation by 60% to 667MW, prompting a A$1.5 billion entitlement offer and an expanded capital plan to accelerate its Western Sydney data centre developments.

Whitehaven Coal has priced US$900 million in senior secured notes to refinance its acquisition term loan, aiming to lower its cost of debt and reduce annual interest expenses by up to A$55 million.

NEXTDC Limited (ASX:NXT) has announced a A$1 billion wholesale offer of subordinated hybrid securities, fully backed by a binding commitment from Canadian investment group La Caisse. The capital raise aims to support NEXTDC’s growth strategy and infrastructure expansion through to FY29.

Kina Securities Limited has launched its inaugural unsecured subordinated bond issue worth PGK 235 million, offering a fixed 7.55% coupon over 10 years, marking a significant step in Papua New Guinea's capital markets.

Yancoal Australia delivered record coal production in 2025, boosting volumes by 7% even as revenue fell 13% due to lower coal prices. The company maintained a strong EBITDA margin and declared a fully franked final dividend, signalling confidence amid challenging market conditions.

Minerals 260 has locked in a $220 million strategic funding deal with Franco-Nevada, boosting development and de-risking the Bullabulling Gold Project in Western Australia. This marks Franco-Nevada’s largest Australian investment to date.

Revolution Private Credit Income Trust (REV) has announced a $60 million wholesale placement at $2.00 per unit, aiming to broaden its exposure to Australian and New Zealand private debt markets. The move is expected to enhance portfolio diversification and liquidity for unitholders.