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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 that promises simplified ownership and enhanced shareholder value.

Metrics Master Income Trust (ASX:MXT) has launched a fully underwritten wholesale placement to raise up to A$315 million, aiming to fund portfolio growth and diversification. The placement, priced at A$2.00 per unit, will see new units issued and trading commence in early June 2025.

Teaminvest Private Group has called off its planned acquisition of Enva Australia due to ongoing delays in meeting key conditions, though the move won’t affect its financials. The companies remain on good terms despite the termination.

MA Financial Group is set to acquire IP Generation, a specialist real estate investment manager focused on Australian shopping centres, expanding its assets under management to over $12 billion and enhancing its market position.

360 Capital Group has wrapped up a significant off-market buy-back and announced a new on-market buy-back initiative, signalling a strategic move to enhance shareholder value using excess cash.

Whitefield Industrials Limited reported a 10% increase in core operating profit for the year ended March 2025, outperforming its benchmark with a 7.5% portfolio return and raising fully franked dividends to 10.5 cents per share.

State Street Global Advisors updates its SPDR Fixed Income ETFs with new iBoxx branding and significant fee reductions effective June 2025, enhancing cost competitiveness for investors.

State Street Global Advisors announces significant fee reductions and rebranding for its SPDR Australian Bond ETFs, aligning with the iBoxx index series to enhance market positioning and investor appeal.

Hearts & Minds Investments Limited is reshaping its leadership by appointing seasoned executive Richard Howes as part-time Managing Director, following operational upgrades under outgoing CEO Brett Jollie.

Lendlease has partnered with The Crown Estate to create a 50/50 joint venture aimed at accelerating capital recycling of over $300 million through UK commercial and residential developments. The deal also includes a $1.2 billion Australian office investment mandate, boosting Lendlease’s funds under management to $20 billion.

Keybridge Capital urges shareholders to take no action following an off-market takeover bid from its own subsidiary, Yowie Group, citing serious governance concerns and legal disputes.

Queste Communications reported a strong cash inflow from investing activities in April 2025, driven by a $3 million receipt linked to the termination of an iron-ore royalty. The company ended the month with a robust cash position of over $4.1 million.