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Sunshine Metals has exercised its option early to acquire the Sybil Epithermal Gold Project, setting the stage for drilling to commence in July-August 2025. The project boasts historic high-grade gold results and strategic significance near Charters Towers.

Metcash Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.095 per share for the fiscal year ending April 2025, accompanied by a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering.

Stockland has announced an estimated unfranked dividend of AUD 0.172 per security for the first half of FY25, accompanied by a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering a 1% discount.

Stockland has announced an estimated distribution of 17.2 cents per security for the second half of 2025, maintaining its full-year guidance. The company also offers a 1% discount through its Distribution Reinvestment Plan, encouraging shareholder participation.

Eden Innovations is progressing toward the sale of its 65-acre industrial property in Augusta, Georgia, with settlement expected in August pending final permits. The deal will significantly reduce the company’s debt and interest expenses.

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.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced the upcoming distribution schedule for multiple Australian iShares ETFs, including important deadlines for investors opting into the Distribution Reinvestment Plan.

Waterco Limited has disclosed a historical breach of ASX Listing Rule 10.1 involving lease agreements with a related party, prompting plans to seek retrospective shareholder approval at its 2025 AGM.

GPT Group has announced an estimated distribution of 12.0 cents per stapled security for the first half of 2025, setting the stage ahead of its interim results release in August.

AIC Mines has locked in a US$40 million prepayment facility tied to a copper offtake agreement with Trafigura, aiming to boost processing capacity at its Eloise mine.

Aspen Group has declared a final distribution of 5.00 cents per security for FY25, lifting the total annual payout by 18% compared to last year. The company maintains its suspension of the Distribution Reinvestment Plan ahead of full year results.