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The ACCC has given the green light for Zurich’s acquisition of ClearView, clearing a major regulatory hurdle. With board and Crescent Capital Partners backing the deal, the transaction edges closer to completion, pending further approvals.

Pengana International Equities (ASX:PIA) unveils a comprehensive capital management plan offering shareholders an equal-access off-market buy-back at after-tax NTA, a fully franked special dividend, and appoints Antipodes Global Investment Management to steer its portfolio.

Bank of Queensland has finalised the sale of its equipment finance portfolio to Challenger for $3.62 billion, marking a pivotal step in its strategic transformation. The transaction sets the stage for potential shareholder returns through a buyback and special dividend, pending approvals.

The Federal Court has imposed a $1.55 million penalty on Money3 Loans, a Solvar subsidiary, for limited breaches of the National Consumer Credit Act between 2019 and 2021. Solvar highlights strengthened governance and underwriting since the period in question.

Energy Fuels has secured Foreign Investment Review Board approval to acquire Australian Strategic Materials, clearing a major regulatory hurdle. The deal now awaits shareholder and court approvals, with implementation targeted for early July.

OM Holdings faced a challenging ferroalloy market in FY2025 but maintained production resilience, secured refinancing, and rationalised its portfolio through key asset sales, while advancing sustainability initiatives.

Qube Holdings has obtained an ASX waiver allowing it to deviate from the standard scheme of arrangement timetable, enabling a fully franked special dividend payment and accommodating bidder funding arrangements. The board unanimously recommends shareholder approval, contingent on independent expert support and absence of superior proposals.

QuickFee reported a 9% normalised revenue decline in Q3 FY26, driven by US finance weakness post-US Pay Now sale, while Australian legal disbursement funding surged, underpinning confidence in FY26 earnings guidance.

ECP Emerging Growth Limited’s portfolio plunged 19.4% in the March quarter, dragging its net tangible asset value down by nearly 30%, as growth stocks stumbled amid geopolitical tensions and rising rates. The fund added furniture retailer Koala Company and sees value in its resilient holdings despite the rough patch.

Diversified United Investment Limited shareholders overwhelmingly approved a merger with Australian United Investment Company Limited, setting the stage for increased dividends and operational efficiencies.

Bank of Queensland (ASX: BOQ) has announced a strategic capital partnership with Challenger Limited (ASX: CGF), involving a $3.7 billion whole-of-loan sale and a forward flow arrangement for equipment finance assets. The deal aims to optimise BOQ’s funding base, support SME equipment finance growth, and enable capital returns to shareholders.

Excelsior Capital Limited has announced a further fully franked special dividend of over $10 million amid its ongoing winding up process, alongside key board changes and plans for final capital returns.