Sumitomo joins party

THE share register of Dreamworld owner Ardent Leisure is becoming an international investment playground, with a Japanese group joining in.

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings has popped up with a stake of more than 5 per cent, joining the likes of Malaysia’s Seng Huang Lee and Germany’s Deutsche Bank.

Ariadne Australia will be hoping they’re onside when, at a September 4 meeting, it’s chasing enough votes to get four places on Ardent’s board.