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ASX Preview: Australian Shares Set to Rise as Iran-US Ceasefire Holds; DPM Metals Posts Higher Q1 Adjusted Earnings, Revenue

Australian shares are poised to rise on Wednesday as easing fears over Middle East supply disruptions and signs of a still-contained Iran-US ceasefire helped steady global risk sentiment, even as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and intermittent strikes continued to keep energy markets on edge.Overnight, the S&P 500, the Nasdaq Composite, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.8%, 1%, and 0.7%, respectively.In the macroeconomy, Australia's industry activity remained in contraction in April despite a 9.8 point rebound, as persistent weakness in manufacturing and construction and rising fuel-driven cost pressures outweighed early signs of stabilization in orders and employment, Australian Industry Group said on Wednesday.In corporate news, DPM Metals (ASX:DPM) reported Wednesday first quarter adjusted earnings of $0.76 per basic share on revenue of $310.4 million, compared with adjusted earnings of $0.32 on revenue of $144.1 million a year earlier.Atlas Arteria's (ASX:ALX) independent directors have unanimously urged shareholders to reject IFM's takeover offer, calling it opportunistic, highly conditional, and a material undervaluation of the company's assets and long-term value.Australia's benchmark index fell 0.2% or 16.6 points to close at 8,680.50 on Tuesday.

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Atlas Arteria Says IFM Global's Takeover Offer Will Not Open Before May 11

Atlas Arteria (ASX:ALX) said an unsolicited takeover offer from IFM Global Infrastructure Fund will not open before May 11 at the earliest, and once it does, it will remain open for at least a month, according to a Friday filing with the Australian bourse.IFM owns about 35% of the issued shares of Atlas Arteria and has proposed to acquire the remaining interest at AU$4.75 per share in cash. The price may increase to AU$5.10 per share if IFM obtains at least a 45% interest before the offer closes.In a letter to its shareholders, Atlas Arteria warned that the proposal is subject to many conditions that might not be satisfied. It also cautioned that shareholders would receive the lower price if IFM's relevant interest threshold is not achieved prior to closing.Atlas Arteria has created an independent board committee to evaluate the proposal and will provide a recommendation to shareholders in due course, it said.

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Australian Shares Flat; Atlas Arteria Receives Unsolicited Takeover Bid From IFM

Australian shares were flat with a negative bias at Monday's close as the critical Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East continued to be blocked.The S&P/ASX 200 Index was little changed to close at 8,766.40.Brent crude oil futures gained 1.2% to reach $106.57 per barrel. US President Donald Trump cancelled a trip to Islamabad, Pakistan, ​by US envoys for talks with Iran over the weekend. Iran gave the US a new proposal for reaching a deal on reopening the Strait and ending the war, Axios reported.In company news, Atlas Arteria (ASX:ALX) has received an unsolicited off-market takeover proposal from IFM to acquire all remaining securities it does not already own at AU$4.75 per share in cash. IFM has indicated that the offer price may increase to AU$5.10 per share if it obtains at least a 45% relevant interest before the offer closes, subject to certain "best and final" conditions. Its shares jumped 13% on market close.Megaport's (ASX:MP1) wholly-owned unit, Latitude.sh, signed a 36-month contract with a new US-based customer, with a total value of around $25.1 million, representing around $8.4 million in annualized recurring revenue. Its shares closed up 5%.Lastly, Origin Energy (ASX:ORG) reported March quarter production of 164.5 petajoules, down from 167.1 petajoules a year earlier. The company reported commodity revenue of AU$1.86 billion for the quarter, down from AU$ 2.31 billion a year ago. Its shares were down over 5% on market close.

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Update: Atlas Arteria Receives Unsolicited Takeover Bid From IFM; Shares Up 14%

(Updates to add stock movement in the headline and last paragraph)Atlas Arteria (ASX:ALX) has received an unsolicited off-market takeover proposal from IFM to acquire all remaining securities it does not already own at AU$4.75 per share in cash, a roughly 10% premium to the company's last closing price, according to a Monday filing with the Australian bourse.IFM has indicated that the offer price may increase to AU$5.10 per share if it obtains at least a 45% relevant interest before the offer closes, subject to certain "best and final" conditions, per the filing.The offer is subject to several conditions, including required third-party consents and approvals, which may or may not be met, the filing said.The company's board has established an independent board committee to assess the proposal, and shareholders are advised to take no action, the filing added.The company's shares jumped nearly 14% in Monday trading after briefly being suspended earlier in the day.

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Atlas Arteria Receives Unsolicited Takeover Bid From IFM

Atlas Arteria (ASX:ALX) has received an unsolicited off-market takeover proposal from IFM to acquire all remaining securities it does not already own at AU$4.75 per share in cash, a roughly 10% premium to the company's last closing price, according to a Monday filing with the Australian bourse.IFM has indicated that the offer price may increase to AU$5.10 per share if it obtains at least a 45% relevant interest before the offer closes, subject to certain "best and final" conditions, per the filing.The offer is subject to several conditions, including required third-party consents and approvals, which may or may not be met, the filing said.The company's board has established an independent board committee to assess the proposal, and shareholders are advised to take no action, the filing added.The company's securities will be temporarily suspended from trading on the Australian Securities Exchange.

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Atlas Arteria Posts Mixed Q1 Results, But 'Stronger' Than Implied, Jefferies Says

Atlas Arteria (ASX:ALX) had a mixed first quarter, but the result is "stronger" than implied, Jefferies said in a Tuesday note.The company recently reported a 0.1% increase in proportionate toll revenue for the three months ended March 31, compared with the same period last year, or 1.6% excluding the headwind of foreign exchange.Management has not observed a major effect of rising fuel prices on traffic, although weather conditions in North America are influencing first-quarter traffic volumes, the financial services firm said.Heavy vehicle traffic growth in France partially offset weaker light vehicle traffic, while the Chicago Skyway in Illinois experienced the reverse trend.Meanwhile, the Dulles Greenway in Virginia and the A79 in France continued their strong performance.Traffic and revenue numbers showed mixed results, but there are positive signs in France and Virginia, countered by the stronger Australian dollar, Jefferies said.Jefferies maintained its buy recommendation and lowered its price target to AU$5.43 from AU$5.56 on Atlas Arteria.

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Atlas Arteria Posts 0.1% Increase in Proportionate Toll Revenue for March Quarter

Atlas Arteria (ASX:ALX) reported a 0.1% increase in proportionate toll revenue for the three months ended March 31, compared with the same period last year, following mixed traffic performance, according to a Tuesday filing with the Australian bourse.Heavy vehicle traffic growth in France partially offset weaker light vehicle traffic, while the Chicago Skyway experienced the reverse trend, the filing said.Meanwhile, the Dulles Greenway and the A79 continued their "strong" performance, per the filing.

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Atlas Arteria Says BlackRock Increases Stake

Atlas Arteria (ASX:ALX) said BlackRock Group and its subsidiaries have increased their stake in the company on April 9 to 7.12% or 103.5 million shares from 6.07% or 88.1 million shares, according to a Monday Australian bourse filing.

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