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BlackRock Investment Management announces an estimated 41.84 cents per unit distribution for the iShares Enhanced Cash ETF for the period ending June 30, 2025, highlighting a strong mix of Australian and foreign income sources.

Vigorous Resources has launched an unconditional off-market takeover bid for all shares in Rey Resources at a 160% premium, backed by unanimous board support and funding from a major shareholder.

Betashares Capital Ltd has announced a striking 200% estimated annual distribution for its Geared Long Australian Government Bond Complex ETF (GGAB) for the financial year ending June 2025, primarily driven by Australian interest income.

Keybridge Capital has obtained a $9.3 million bridge funding facility from Active Asset Management, supported by an ASX waiver allowing the deal without prior shareholder approval. The funding aims to address urgent liquidity and solvency challenges while trading remains suspended.

AuKing Mining has raised $1.177 million through a two-tranche share placement and signed a $5 million convertible loan facility with RiverFort Global Capital to support its Cloncurry Gold Project acquisition and development.

Universal Biosensors has signed a non-binding term sheet for an A$8.5 million senior secured loan with Viburnum Funds, alongside plans for an equity raising. The move comes with governance shifts, including a director resignation to avoid conflicts.

Butn Limited has locked in a $100 million senior secured debt facility with Northleaf Capital Partners, marking a pivotal step in its growth strategy and refinancing existing debt.

Latitude 66 Limited has agreed to sell its 17.5% stake in the Greater Duchess Copper Gold Joint Venture for an upfront $2 million, with potential for additional contingent payments. The deal includes a $750,000 loan to support ongoing projects in Finland and Western Australia.

Eildon Capital Group has revealed a significant loan repayment default by Kings Investment, alongside a cautious outlook for its FY25 financials amid a sluggish Melbourne property market.

Harvest Technology Group has raised $500,000 through unsecured convertible notes with a 15% annual interest rate, supporting its strategic three-year profit plan. The notes include attached options exercisable over two years, pending shareholder approval.

Norwood Systems has extended the repayment date on its key loan facility to July 31, 2025, with the principal reduced to $318,341 following significant repayments. This move supports the company’s ongoing growth initiatives, including its recent Optus contract win.

Rhythm Biosciences has obtained a $1 million non-dilutive loan backed by its FY2025 R&D Tax Incentive rebate, aiming to accelerate the commercial rollout of its ColoSTAT® test and expand its geneType™ platform.