Latest Governance News

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced estimated cash distributions for over 50 Australian domiciled iShares ETFs, providing key dates and reinvestment options for investors.

Papyrus Australia reported a modest net operating cash outflow of $39,000 for May 2025, maintaining a solid cash position supported by available loan facilities that extend its funding runway to over 16 months.

The Takeovers Panel has received a contentious application challenging Keybridge Capital’s role in the Yowie takeover bid, spotlighting conflicts of interest tied to WAM Active’s influence. Interim orders were declined, leaving the dispute unresolved as a critical shareholder meeting unfolds.

Andromeda Metals has launched a $5 million capital raising via a Placement, accompanied by Placement and Broker Options, to advance its flagship Great White Project and High Purity Alumina development.

Epsilon Healthcare and its subsidiaries have officially exited voluntary administration and Deeds of Company Arrangement, marking a pivotal recovery milestone supported by significant personal commitments from the new board. The company now shifts focus to strategic growth and rebuilding trust.

State Street Global Advisors has announced a substantial cash distribution for the SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ESG ETF, reflecting the fund’s income and tax attributes for the year ending June 2025.

360 Capital Mortgage REIT has successfully raised A$1.71 million by issuing 288,540 new units under a non-underwritten Unit Purchase Plan, strengthening its capital base without incurring brokerage costs.

State Street Global Advisors announces a substantial cash distribution for the SPDR S&P World ex Australia Carbon Aware ETF, highlighting a blend of income and tax credits for investors.

Invictus Energy advances its Cabora Bassa Project in Zimbabwe with an updated Petroleum Production Sharing Agreement draft and National Project Status approval, setting the stage for exploration drilling in 2025.

Uvre Limited reports standout rock chip assays up to 18.4g/t gold from its pending acquisition of Otagold Ltd, setting the stage for a maiden drilling campaign at the Waitekauri project near OceanaGold’s Waihi mine.

BWP Trust proposes to internalise its management by acquiring BWPM from Wesfarmers for $142.6 million, restructure 62 Bunnings leases to extend lease terms and options, and commit $86 million to capital upgrades. The transaction is forecast to be accretive to FY2026 distributions and requires investor approval.

BWP Trust and Wesfarmers have agreed on a transformative $142.6 million transaction involving management internalisation, lease extensions with Bunnings, and capital commitments to upgrade stores, aiming to boost income certainty and distribution growth.