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Euroz Hartleys is set to sell its Capital Markets division to BMO Financial Group for A$145 million, refocusing on its Private Wealth operations and returning proceeds to shareholders.

State Street Global Advisors has declared a 77.48 cents per unit distribution for its SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ESG ETF, blending cash, franking, and foreign tax credits for the fiscal year ending June 2026.

State Street Global Advisors announced a substantial cash distribution of 131.73 cents per unit for its SPDR MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield ETF (SYI) for the period ending 30 June 2026, accompanied by 5.88 cents in franking credits.

The Australian Taxation Office has issued a Class Ruling detailing the income tax implications for Red Metal shareholders who received Maronan Metals shares as a return of capital. This guidance aims to provide clarity following the May in-specie distribution.

Pengana International Equities (ASX: PIA) has announced a one-off fully franked special dividend of 12.5 cents per share, payable in August 2026, as part of a broader capital management plan that includes a proposed off-market buy-back.

Centuria Capital Group has launched the retail component of its $100 million entitlement offer, aiming to raise approximately $35 million. The equity raising supports expansion in AI infrastructure and real estate funds management.

Macquarie Group Limited has announced a quarterly distribution of AUD 1.6148 per MQGPE capital note, payable in September 2026. The payment is partly franked and based on a 3-month BBSW plus a fixed margin, reflecting a 6.41% annualised yield.

Arena REIT has declared its June 2026 quarterly distribution at 4.8125 cents per security, consistent with its full-year guidance, and is offering a Dividend Reinvestment Plan with a 1.5% discount to encourage reinvestment.

Suncorp Group has completed the redemption of all 3.89 million Capital Notes 3, paying holders face value plus a final distribution of A$1.2674 per note on 17 June 2026.

Vita Resources NL is offering existing shareholders in Australia and New Zealand a free pro-rata bonus issue of options exercisable at $0.056, aiming to enhance shareholder value without impacting cash reserves.

Megaport Limited is raising approximately A$827 million through a fully underwritten entitlement offer to finance four major AI contracts and build an on-demand GPU Pool, aiming to establish a globally-distributed AI inference cloud.

Zenith Minerals urges shareholders to accept Forrestania Resources’ takeover offer valuing Zenith at a 78.6% premium to its 30-day VWAP, promising access to near-term production and a stronger combined gold portfolio.