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Soul Patts and Brickworks have announced a transformative merger to create Washington H. Soul Pattinson, a new $14 billion ASX-listed company that promises simplified ownership and enhanced shareholder value.

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Brickworks Limited have agreed to merge, creating a $14 billion ASX-listed entity with enhanced scale, liquidity, and diversification. The deal simplifies a long-standing cross-shareholding and offers shareholders significant premiums and growth opportunities.

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Brickworks Limited have agreed to merge, creating a $14 billion ASX-listed entity that promises greater scale, liquidity, and diversification for shareholders.

CD Private Equity Fund II reported a steep decline in net profit for FY25, with earnings per unit plunging 98%, yet continued to deliver solid distributions to unitholders amid a challenging US private equity market.

CD Private Equity Fund III reported a remarkable 726.6% jump in net profit to $18.56 million for FY25, driven by strong fair value gains and portfolio realizations. The Fund declared a $0.20 per unit distribution amid ongoing geopolitical and market challenges.

CD Private Equity Fund I reported a 43% decline in net profit for FY25 but maintained steady distributions, underpinned by key portfolio exits and a resilient US private equity market.

Credit Clear Limited confirms it remains on track to meet its FY25 earnings guidance, buoyed by strong client growth and cost-cutting measures, even as revenue forecasts are revised downward due to timing delays.

Webjet’s board has unanimously dismissed BGH’s unsolicited acquisition offer, citing undervaluation and significant uncertainties. The company remains open to proposals that better serve shareholder interests.

Mayne Pharma Group has proposed a $7.40 per share acquisition by Cosette Pharmaceuticals, with unanimous board support and a fair and reasonable opinion from an independent expert. Shareholders will vote on the scheme on June 18, 2025.

BGH Capital has made an unsolicited, non-binding proposal to acquire a controlling interest in Webjet Group at $0.80 per share, signaling potential shifts in ownership for the travel services company.

CD Private Equity Fund II announces an early distribution of $0.12 per unit, reflecting strong portfolio exits and delivering a 1.62x return since inception.

HMC Capital has unveiled an ambitious plan to grow its assets under management to over $50 billion within the next 3-5 years, supported by strong fundraising and diversified investment verticals. The company’s FY25 outlook remains solid, underpinned by operational growth and strategic initiatives across real estate, digital infrastructure, and energy transition.