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Hutchison Telecommunications (Australia) Limited (HTAL) has recommended shareholders accept an off-market takeover bid by majority owner HTABV, offering a significant premium over recent trading prices. Independent experts affirm the offer as fair and reasonable, setting the stage for a potential full acquisition.

Spartan Resources Limited shareholders are set to vote on a scheme of arrangement for Ramelius Resources Limited to acquire all Spartan shares, creating a leading Australian gold producer with a pro forma market capitalization of $5.3 billion.

Alcoa Corporation has updated its dividend distribution details, confirming a quarterly payout of USD 0.10 per security with multiple currency payment options and important tax withholding information.

Otto Energy Limited has clarified that part of its recent capital return will be treated as a dividend according to a draft ATO ruling, prompting shareholders to consider tax implications carefully.

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.

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare has announced an ordinary dividend of NZD 0.28235294 per share for the six months ending March 31, 2025, payable on July 4. The dividend is unfranked and includes a supplementary component, with a 15% withholding tax applied.

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.

Otto Energy has received a draft ATO Class Ruling confirming part of its $40 million capital return will be treated as a dividend, with the remainder as a return of capital. The final ruling and payment are expected in June 2025.

Hutchison Telecommunications (Amsterdam) B.V., a subsidiary of CK Hutchison Holdings, has made a takeover offer for all shares in Hutchison Telecommunications (Australia) Limited at A$0.032 per share, representing a significant premium to recent trading prices. The offer requires at least 97% acceptance to proceed and aims to delist HTAL from the ASX.

London City reports a record investment portfolio value of $27.3 million, buoyed by strong gains in Fiducian Group shares, while legal proceedings against Excelsior Capital and its directors continue to unfold.

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT has announced a quarterly distribution of 2.125 cents per unit for the period ending March 31, 2025, reaffirming its commitment to delivering steady income to investors.

State Street Global Advisors announces significant fee reductions and rebranding for its SPDR Australian Bond ETFs, aligning with the iBoxx index series to enhance market positioning and investor appeal.