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Beam Dental Bidco Pty Ltd’s off-market takeover offer for Pacific Smiles Group Limited is set to close on 11 February 2025, with the Pacific Smiles Board unanimously recommending acceptance of the cash offer. Holding 89.23% voting power, Bidco signals no extension or price increase, urging shareholders to act promptly.

News Corporation has announced a USD 0.10 per share dividend for its Class A non-voting common stock, reflecting steady returns for investors amid a complex media landscape.

News Corporation has announced a USD 0.10 per share dividend for its Class B Voting Common Stock, reflecting steady shareholder returns for the half-year ending December 2024.

REA Group Ltd has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 1.10 per share for the half-year ending December 2024, signaling continued shareholder returns.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced estimated cash distributions for three Australian iShares ETFs, outlining key dates and reinvestment options for investors.

Perennial Investment Management Limited has announced an estimated monthly distribution of 1.785 cents per unit for January 2025 for the Perennial Income Generator Fund (ASX: EIGA), outlining key dates and options for unitholders.

Eumundi Group's scheme of arrangement has been legally approved, paving the way for SEQ Hospitality Group to acquire all shares at $1.62 each. Trading of Eumundi shares on the ASX is suspended effective immediately, with payment scheduled for mid-February.

Transurban Group updates its dividend distribution details, declaring a 32-cent unfranked dividend per security and confirming the Dividend Reinvestment Plan price ahead of the February payment date.

BlueBet Holdings Ltd has announced the acquisition of TopSport, a strategic move expected to boost its market share and profitability. The deal is supported by a $15 million equity raising to fund the upfront payment and growth initiatives.

BlueBet has announced a strategic acquisition of TopSport, supported by a $15 million equity raise, aiming to boost market share and deliver significant earnings accretion by FY26.

NoviqTech Limited has announced a non-renounceable pro-rata entitlement issue of new options aiming to raise approximately $251,000. Eligible shareholders can subscribe at a low issue price, with options exercisable over three years.

Brookfield Capital Partners has submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire Insignia Financial at A$4.60 per share, matching rival offers and setting the stage for a competitive bidding process.