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IFM Investors' subsidiary Diamond Infraco has extended its takeover offer for Atlas Arteria by 14 days after crossing a 50% voting power threshold. The independent directors are reviewing their response ahead of a supplementary statement due next week.

HiTech Group Australia has tabled a conditional $15 million offer to acquire selected assets and employees from Hudson Global Resources, targeting the UpperGround business. The deal hinges on creditor approval, regulatory clearance, and financing, with payments structured across upfront, conditional, and deferred components.

KMD Brands is set to reduce its share count from nearly 1.8 billion to about 72 million through a 1 for 25 consolidation effective early July 2026, simplifying its capital base without changing shareholder value.

Dexus (ASX: DXS) has declared an estimated distribution of 17.7 cents per security for the six months ending 30 June 2026, marking a reduction from prior payouts as it balances income returns with strategic capital initiatives.

Classic Minerals has launched Supreme Court proceedings to affirm its 80% beneficial interest in gold rights at the Forrestania Gold Project, aiming to secure legal clarity as it advances mining development.

Australian Mines appoints Andrew Nesbitt as Managing Director and adds two new Non-Executive Directors, while unveiling a 1-for-5 share consolidation and director incentives linked to key project milestones.

General Capital Limited posted record revenue growth of 18% to $26.76 million for FY26, driven by a 63% jump in loan receivables and a 34% rise in term deposits. The group declared a final dividend, reflecting confidence amid economic uncertainty and a positive credit rating upgrade for its finance subsidiary.

IFM Global Infrastructure Fund has increased its holding in Atlas Arteria to over 40%, maintaining a final takeover offer of A$5.10 per security. Meanwhile, Atlas Arteria's independent directors continue to recommend rejecting the bid, targeting higher distributions and exploring asset sales including the Warnow Tunnel.

EQT Holdings is stepping away from its superannuation trustee arm to sharpen focus on core corporate and wealth services, triggering a $13 million impairment and legal expenses in FY26.

Australian Foundation Investment Company (ASX:AFI) plans a fully franked 14.5 cents per share final dividend alongside a 2.5 cents special dividend, subject to market conditions, while maintaining its on-market share buy-back.

Freedom Bidco has increased its unsolicited cash offer for Strata Investment Holdings to A$0.22 per share, presenting shareholders with a premium liquidity option ahead of Strata’s imminent ASX delisting. The offer includes a cash alternative and a share swap, while Freedom Bidco accuses Strata’s board of obstructive tactics and governance failings.

Dotz Nano has secured A$3.3 million through a private placement, backing its next phase of production scale-up and customer engagement under incoming CEO Nati Harpaz.