Latest Payments News

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.

Transurban Group has announced a 33-cent ordinary dividend for the half-year ending June 2025, offering shareholders a fully franked, no-discount dividend reinvestment plan.

Transurban Group has announced a 33.0 cents per stapled security distribution for the first half of FY25, alongside key dates for its 2025 Annual General Meetings.

Magnetic Resources NL has secured a pivotal native title agreement with the Wangkatja Tjungula Aboriginal Corporation, removing key regulatory hurdles for the Lady Julie Gold Project in Western Australia.

Centuria Capital Group announces a 5.20 cents per stapled security final distribution for June 2025, suspending its Distribution Reinvestment Plan for this payout.

Centuria Capital Group has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.052 per security for the six months ending June 30, 2025, payable on August 19, 2025. This steady payout underscores the group's ongoing commitment to delivering shareholder value amid a stable property investment environment.