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Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) secured a passenger ferry contract in New Zealand valued at an estimated NZ$101 million.

VHM (ASX:VHM) signed a strategic partnership with Iluka Resources (ASX:ILU) involving a $40 million funding package.

Perpetual (ASX:PPT) rejected an unsolicited $1.7 billion takeover bid from private equity vehicle Windflower.

Coles Group (ASX:COL) confirmed it is in talks with US private equity firm TPG to acquire Greencross Pet Wellness.

The Australian government introduced draft legislation to ban all paid online gambling promotions by social media influencers.

AllTrails CEO Liz Hamren is joined by Bloomberg's Adam Thompson to discuss how to navigate the summer hiking season and break down how to visit the most popular national parks but still beat the crowds. Hamren said that a key feature to figuring out the right hike is looking at the latest community input on trail difficulty and conditions that can make a big difference in the experience.

Scott Drake, CEO of Chuck E. Cheese, discussed the company's strategy to connect with customers through family-friendly, clean, and safe entertainment options. He highlighted the success of the $99 birthday party offering, introduced in 2004, which has driven nearly 40% growth in birthday celebrations. He speaks with Romaine Bostick & Katie Greifeld on "The Close."

REalloys CEO Lipi Sternheim said that members of the US military could be actively involved in working with his company to mine rare earth minerals after the announcement of a deal to let REalloy mine on US Army bases. Sternheim said that the partnership with the Army shows how 'strategically important' rare earth metals are to the United States.

Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Katie Greifeld, Bailey Lipschultz, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.

Jo Ann Corkran, CEO of Golden Seeds, said that there's been a lot of change in the investment landscape for women entrepreneurs looking for the first buy-in to their companies as Golden Seeds passes $200 million invested in women-led companies. Corkran said that investors are looking for tech companies that could be easily levered, as well as green technology.

Bloomberg's Randall Williams joins Dani Burger and Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Deals." The first round of bids for the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks set to be the biggest ever sale for an NFL team were due Monday. Also former Disney CEO Bob Iger and Thrive Capital founder Joshua Kushner have hired investment bankers and discussed making a bid for the NBA expansion team in Las Vegas.

Ted Goldthorpe, founder of BC Partners Credit, joins Dani Burger and Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Deals." They discuss potential consolidation among dealmaking firms, dry powder and the business of sports.