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Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (QRI) declared a distribution for April 2025, delivering an annualized return of 7.60% based on its net tangible assets. The fund continues to focus on real estate loans secured by mortgages across Australia, aiming to provide steady monthly income.

QBE Insurance Group has announced plans to issue AUD subordinated notes as part of its capital management strategy, aiming to strengthen its Tier 2 capital base. Details on pricing and timing will follow, contingent on market conditions.

Australian Bond Exchange Holdings has entered a strategic Liquidity Provision Agreement with ViewTrade Australia, aiming to broaden investor access to OTC securities globally through integrated technology and expanded market channels.

Osteopore Limited has announced a $20 million convertible notes offering aimed at bolstering its capital for ongoing operations and future projects. The highly speculative offer targets sophisticated investors and underscores the company’s strategic funding approach amid competitive medical device markets.

DMC Mining Limited has extended the closing date for its public share offer to May 8, 2025, due to delays in obtaining exploration licenses for its Firawa and Labe Projects in Guinea. The company plans to lodge a second supplementary prospectus to adjust regulatory conditions accordingly.

Blackstone Minerals Limited has had its trading suspension lifted following a key announcement about a proposed merger, signaling renewed market interest.

Australian Bond Exchange Holdings reports a halving of its operating cash flow shortfall in Q2 FY25, driven by a successful cost reduction program and the launch of a new market-linked security. The company is accelerating its AI initiatives to enhance compliance and transaction efficiency.

AJ Lucas Group Limited has responded to an ASX query about a recent sharp rise in its share price, confirming no undisclosed information exists to explain the trading activity and affirming compliance with listing rules.

Astron Corporation has responded to ASX concerns over a delayed Appendix 3Y filing, attributing the lag to director travel and reaffirming its compliance protocols.

Montaka Global Extension Fund has announced a distribution of 11.10 cents per unit for the half-year ending December 2024, alongside details of its Distribution Reinvestment Plan and tax component estimates.