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Strickland Metals plans a capital return by distributing 1.2 billion Gateway Convertible Preference Shares to its shareholders, significantly reducing its stake and reshaping ownership. The move awaits shareholder approval and hinges on conditions tied to an asset sale agreement.

Dundee Precious Metals has published the detailed scheme document for its recommended acquisition of Adriatic Metals, setting the stage for shareholder votes in August 2025. The transaction, subject to regulatory approvals, aims to consolidate two key players in the precious metals mining sector.

Platinum Capital Limited has unveiled a proposed restructure via a scheme of arrangement, offering shareholders the option to exchange their shares for units in the Platinum International Fund Complex ETF (PIXX). The move aims to address the persistent discount to net tangible asset value (NTA) and improve liquidity.

Platinum Asia Investments Limited (PAI) has announced a proposed restructure via a scheme of arrangement to exchange its shares for units in the Platinum Asia Fund Complex ETF (PAXX), aiming to resolve a persistent discount to net tangible asset value (NTA). The scheme, supported by independent directors and deemed fair by an expert, includes a potential special dividend and awaits shareholder and court approval.

Vigorous Resources has launched an unconditional off-market takeover bid for all shares of Rey Resources Limited at a 155-160% premium, with unanimous board support and major shareholder backing. The offer period runs from 9 July to 11 August 2025.

Rey Resources Limited has dispatched its Target's Statement recommending shareholders accept an unconditional $0.028 per share cash offer from Vigorous Resources Pty Ltd. The bid, which offers a significant premium over historical prices, opens on 9 July and closes on 11 August 2025.

Garda Property Group has announced the taxable components of its distribution for the year ending 30 June 2025, outlining fund payments and capital gains attributed to investors. The distribution is scheduled for payment on 16 July 2025, with further tax details to follow in the annual statement.

Kinterra Capital GP Corp. II has increased its takeover offer for New World Resources Limited to A$0.062 per share, presenting shareholders with a superior all-cash proposal compared to rival Central Asia Metals Plc. The offer, backed by Kinterra’s 19.3% stake, aims for full ownership and potential delisting of NWR.

Betashares Capital Ltd has released the estimated annual distribution components for its 28BB Fixed Term Corporate Bond Active ETF, signalling a 31% attributed income and a full cash payout for the 2024-25 financial year.

BWP Trust proposes to internalise its management by acquiring BWP Management Limited from Wesfarmers for $142.6 million, restructure 62 Bunnings leases to extend lease terms and options, and commit $86 million to capital expenditure at key Bunnings sites. The transaction aims to enhance income certainty, reduce costs, and increase distributions for investors.

Otto Energy has secured a final Australian Taxation Office ruling clarifying the tax treatment of its recent $0.008 per share distribution, splitting it between a return of capital and a dividend.

BlackRock Investment Management has announced the estimated distribution components for the iShares World Equity Factor ETF for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, revealing a total cash distribution of approximately 151.93 cents per unit.