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Soul Patts and Brickworks have announced a transformative merger to create Washington H. Soul Pattinson, a new $14 billion ASX-listed company. The deal simplifies ownership, boosts liquidity, and offers shareholders a premium on Brickworks shares.

Soul Patts and Brickworks have announced a transformative merger to create Washington H. Soul Pattinson, a new $14 billion ASX-listed company that promises simplified ownership and enhanced shareholder value.

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Brickworks Limited have agreed to merge, creating a $14 billion ASX-listed entity with enhanced scale, liquidity, and diversification. The deal simplifies a long-standing cross-shareholding and offers shareholders significant premiums and growth opportunities.

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Brickworks Limited have agreed to merge, creating a $14 billion ASX-listed entity that promises greater scale, liquidity, and diversification for shareholders.

Opthea Limited faces a pivotal moment as four board members resign following disappointing Phase 3 trial results and a major workforce reduction. The company’s future hinges on ongoing funding negotiations amid trading suspensions.

Singular Health Group has completed a $773,000 placement with Marin and Sons, alongside exercising options and issuing shares under its employee incentive plan, strengthening its capital base.

ALS Limited has completed a significant institutional placement, issuing over 20.9 million shares at A$16.70 each, bolstering its capital base without the need for full disclosure under the Corporations Act.

Articore Group Limited has announced a major leadership overhaul, appointing Robin Mendelson as Chair and Vivek Kumar as CEO, signaling a strategic pivot to strengthen its North American market position.

Castile Resources has successfully detected Iron Ore, Copper, and Gold mineralisation at Pathfinder 38 using innovative Ambient Noise Tomography Survey technology, marking a first in exploration targeting. This breakthrough could redefine the company’s strategy to expand its Rover 1 style deposits.

CD Private Equity Fund II reported a steep decline in net profit for FY25, with earnings per unit plunging 98%, yet continued to deliver solid distributions to unitholders amid a challenging US private equity market.

CD Private Equity Fund III reported a remarkable 726.6% jump in net profit to $18.56 million for FY25, driven by strong fair value gains and portfolio realizations. The Fund declared a $0.20 per unit distribution amid ongoing geopolitical and market challenges.

CD Private Equity Fund I reported a 43% decline in net profit for FY25 but maintained steady distributions, underpinned by key portfolio exits and a resilient US private equity market.