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Vigorous Resources has launched an unconditional off-market takeover bid for all shares in Rey Resources at a 160% premium, backed by unanimous board support and funding from a major shareholder.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced the Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP) prices for its suite of Australian-domiciled iShares ETFs for the June 2025 distribution period. The update includes detailed pricing across multiple funds and important investor compliance reminders.

Betashares Capital Ltd has announced the final distribution amounts for over 70 ETFs for the June 2025 period, detailing payment schedules and reinvestment plan options.

State Street Global Advisors has announced a 21.5897 cents per unit cash distribution for the SPDR S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries ETF for the period ending June 30, 2025, alongside franking and foreign tax credits.

State Street Global Advisors announces a substantial cash distribution for the SPDR S&P World ex Australia Carbon Aware ETF, highlighting a blend of income and tax credits for investors.

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) has announced a quarterly distribution of AUD 1.3062 per security on its capital note AN3PL, with a 70% franking rate and payment scheduled for September 22, 2025.

National Storage REIT has announced an estimated ordinary dividend of AUD 0.056 per security for the half-year ending June 2025, accompanied by a dividend reinvestment plan offering a 2% discount.

Betashares Capital Ltd has announced the final distribution amounts for May 2025 for a suite of 16 ETFs listed on the ASX AQUA market, all franked and eligible for reinvestment via the Distribution Reinvestment Plan.

Bastion Mining has tabled a recommended $0.08 per share cash offer for Xanadu Mines, representing a significant premium and backed unanimously by Xanadu's independent directors and largest shareholder.

Orica Limited reported a 7.7% increase in revenue to $3.94 billion for the half year ended March 2025, but posted a net loss of $89 million due to significant impairment and restructuring charges. Excluding these items, net profit rose 40% to $250.8 million, with the board declaring a higher interim dividend.

Betashares Capital Ltd has announced the final distribution amounts for its suite of ETFs for April 2025, alongside details on the distribution reinvestment plan and tax considerations.

St Barbara’s Simberi Gold has formally objected to Papua New Guinea’s tax authority over a disputed PGK456 million assessment, highlighting significant errors and seeking urgent resolution.