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Johns Lyng Group shares will halt trading following Supreme Court approval of its acquisition by Sherwood BidCo, controlled by Pacific Equity Partners.

360 Capital Group (ASX, TGP) has received a $0.31 per security unconditional takeover offer from TT Investments, with the Independent Board Committee unanimously recommending acceptance in the absence of a superior proposal. The offer, supported by an independent expert, provides a premium to recent trading prices and offers certainty of cash consideration.

Clime Investment Management has completed a $2.3 million placement and announced a bonus option issue, positioning itself for growth as the Australian wealth management sector consolidates.

Ryzon Materials has agreed to capitalise its entire secured debt by issuing shares and options, a move that could reshape its capital structure and support progress on its Nachu graphite project.

LDR Assets has issued a second supplementary bidder’s statement clarifying the adjusted cash consideration in its takeover offer for Elanor Commercial Property Fund securities following a September 2025 distribution. The statement addresses concerns raised by the ECF Independent Board Committee and highlights the impact of transaction costs on net tangible assets.

Fiducian Group Limited has reported a robust 23% increase in net profit after tax for the year ended June 2025, driven by strong inflows and resilient performance across its financial planning, platform administration, and investment management segments despite challenging market conditions.

Johns Lyng Group shareholders have overwhelmingly approved a scheme of arrangement for acquisition by Pacific Equity Partners, pending final court approval.

Eildon Capital Group has recommended that securityholders accept Samuel Terry Asset Management’s unsolicited $0.875 per security takeover offer, which represents a 24% premium to recent trading prices. An independent expert has deemed the offer fair and reasonable, but uncertainties remain around board composition and liquidity post-offer.

Assetora Limited has released its audited FY25 financial report showing a significant reduction in losses and a strengthened capital position, highlighted by the reopening of the DomaCom Fund and a $3 million private placement. The company aims to leverage these developments to accelerate growth in funds under management.

DigitalX Limited has responded to ASX queries, affirming the legality of its cryptocurrency treasury strategy and outlining plans to expand Bitcoin holdings significantly by 2027 to support its digital asset business.

Equity Story Group has raised $650,000 through a strategic convertible loan led by new Non-Executive Chair Alex Brinkmeyer, signaling a pivot into property funds management. The company also announced significant board changes, including the appointment of David Nolan as Managing Director.

Pengana Global Private Credit Trust (ASX – PCX) has announced an $82 million entitlement and shortfall offer at $2.00 per new unit, targeting a 7% annual cash distribution yield. The Trust offers diversified exposure to global private credit funds, primarily in the US and Europe, managed by Pengana Credit with Mercer Consulting as investment consultant.