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Kjerulf David Hastings Ainsworth has issued a first supplementary statement for his second off-market takeover bid targeting 5.5% of Ainsworth Game Technology shares at $1.30 each, revealing an 8.24% voting stake ahead of the offer’s close.

Latitude Group Holdings has finalised the margin and size for its Capital Notes 2 offer, setting a 4.15% annual margin and allocating $130 million following a successful bookbuild.

Minerals 260 secures Foreign Investment Review Board approval, enabling Franco-Nevada to complete a $220 million funding package that accelerates development of the Bullabulling Gold Project.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited has received over $2 million from key investor Dias Sarsenov, advancing its share placement strategy and preparing for a pivotal board appointment. Meanwhile, a significant top-up investment from the EBRD awaits shareholder approval.

National Storage REIT has dispatched the crucial Scheme Booklet to securityholders detailing the all-cash acquisition offer by a Brookfield and GIC consortium, setting the stage for the upcoming vote on 15 April 2026.

Variscan Mines has obtained Supreme Court approval to rectify a delayed cleansing notice related to a major share issue, paving the way for trading to resume. The company has also committed to strengthening its compliance procedures following the oversight.

Latitude Group Holdings is considering launching a new Capital Notes 2 offer, potentially allowing existing CN1 holders to reinvest. The offer will require applications through appointed Syndicate Brokers under updated regulatory rules.

Diversified United Investment Limited (DUI) has registered its Scheme Booklet with ASIC, proposing a merger with Australian United Investment Company Limited (AUI). The Independent Expert concludes the merger is in the best interests of DUI shareholders, with directors unanimously recommending a vote in favour.

Avenira Limited has obtained a $5 million unsecured loan to fund key mining projects and maintain working capital while awaiting a strategic investment approval.

African Gold Ltd has proposed a scheme of arrangement for Montage Gold Corp to acquire 100% of its shares, with an independent expert endorsing the deal as fair and reasonable. The African Gold board unanimously recommends shareholder approval, setting the stage for a significant consolidation in Côte d'Ivoire’s gold sector.

Sequoia Financial Group has agreed with ASIC to withdraw a previously lodged Revocation Deed, signaling a regulatory shift that investors will want to watch closely.

MinRex Resources Limited (ASX: MRR) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Electrum Discovery Corp. (TSX-V: ELY) via a statutory Plan of Arrangement, creating a combined ASX-listed gold-copper exploration company with significant assets in Serbia and Australia.