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Magnum Mining and Exploration Limited reminds eligible shareholders that its non-renounceable entitlement offer closes on 24 June 2025, aiming to raise over $2.2 million to support its strategic growth plans.

Shift4 Payments, LLC has entered into a definitive scheme implementation agreement to acquire Smartpay Holdings Limited at NZ$1.20 per share, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals. The transaction outlines a detailed timetable and conditions, including Overseas Investment Office consent and court sanction.

Smartpay Holdings has entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by US-based Shift4 Payments for NZ$1.20 per share, representing a significant premium and a near NZ$300 million valuation. The deal, recommended unanimously by Smartpay’s board, awaits shareholder and regulatory approvals.

Mosaic Brands’ administrators have adjourned the second creditors’ meeting after no restructuring proposal was submitted, prolonging uncertainty over the retail group’s future.

North Stawell Minerals Ltd (ASX – NSM) has opened a $2.1 million non-renounceable entitlement offer to fund key gold exploration projects in Victoria. This follows a $1.5 million placement, together raising $3.6 million to advance drilling and development.

Riedel Resources launches a $1.3 million capital raise through a two-tranche placement and a Share Purchase Plan to advance its high-grade Kingman Gold Project in Arizona.

Zenith Minerals has opened a fully underwritten $3.5 million entitlement offer, inviting shareholders to subscribe for new shares with free attaching options, aiming to bolster its gold and lithium exploration projects.

Fletcher Building and its joint venture partner have resolved a longstanding dispute with NZTA over COVID-19 and weather-related delays on the Puhoi to Warkworth motorway, resulting in a $16.4 million EBIT loss in FY25 but securing $56 million in cash proceeds.

Australian Strategic Materials Limited (ASM) has announced an underwritten Share Purchase Plan to raise approximately A$3 million, offering eligible shareholders a 20% discount on new shares. The plan opens on 19 June and closes on 17 July 2025.

Propel Funeral Partners announces a strategic executive leadership transition with co-founders Fraser Henderson and Lilli Rayner stepping up as Co-CEOs, ensuring continuity following the retirement of Managing Director Albin Kurti.

Codeifai Limited has agreed to acquire its main competitor Trust Codes Global Limited, significantly expanding its footprint and product capabilities ahead of the 2027 global shift to 2D barcodes.

S2 Resources Ltd invites eligible shareholders to participate in a Share Purchase Plan offering new shares at $0.072 each, accompanied by free options exercisable until mid-2027. The plan aims to raise up to $0.5 million, subject to scale back if oversubscribed.