Perpetual (ASX: PPT) – Perpetual strengthens debt position through PCT acquisition

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Perpetual will acquire a 70% stake in Interfi Systems, a loan servicing technology provider focused on the non-bank lending market. The deal expands Perpetual’s Corporate Trust division and strengthens its digital lending and servicing capabilities. Interfi will continue to be led by its founder, and Perpetual plans to integrate the platform with its Perpetual Intelligence system. The transaction is expected to close by the end of June 2026 and will be funded from internal cash flow. Perpetual also expects gross debt to fall by about 15% by 30 June 2026, signaling balance-sheet improvement alongside growth investment.

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