BUZZ-Australia's Perpetual rises to 2-1/2-week high on Interfi acquisition plan

Putnam Premier Income Trust

Putnam Premier Income Trust

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** Shares of Perpetual PPT.AX rise as much as 2.9% to A$16, on track for their best session since May 19, if gains hold

** The financial services firm enters into a share sale deed to acquire 70% of the shares in Interfi Systems

** Co currently expects its gross debt to decrease by ~15% for the period until June 30

** Down 15% YTD, including the session's moves