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Finbar Group Limited highlights strong sales momentum in 2025, underpinned by a $1.2 billion development pipeline and a buoyant Western Australian apartment market driven by migration and undersupply.

Lloyds Banking Group is set to acquire London-based fintech Curve, aiming to enhance its mobile banking with advanced digital wallet features. The deal, expected to close in early 2026, marks a strategic push in Lloyds’ digital transformation journey.

The Takeovers Panel has declared unacceptable circumstances in the Mayne Pharma acquisition, ordering Cosette Pharmaceuticals to comply with conditions preventing closure of the Salisbury manufacturing site. This ruling highlights concerns over market transparency and the integrity of the takeover process.

The Takeovers Panel has declared unacceptable circumstances in the Mayne Pharma acquisition after Cosette Pharmaceuticals changed its intentions to close the Salisbury manufacturing site, raising concerns over market transparency and regulatory approval.

Tasmea Limited has announced the acquisition of WorkPac Group for up to A$60.7 million, significantly enhancing its workforce solutions capabilities and positioning the company for growth amid Australia's skilled labour shortages.

Tasmea Limited has entered a conditional agreement to acquire WorkPac Group for up to $60.7 million, aiming to enhance its workforce solutions and specialist trade services. The deal is expected to be accretive to earnings and strategically expand Tasmea’s footprint across Australia.

Tasmea Limited reported a stellar FY25 with strong revenue and profit growth, bolstered by strategic acquisitions and a robust dividend payout. The company signals continued momentum with a new acquisition announcement and targets ASX300 inclusion in 2026.

Tasmea Limited reported robust FY25 financial results with a 74% jump in net profit after tax, driven by organic growth and strategic acquisitions. The company reaffirmed its FY26 guidance, supported by a $43 million institutional placement to fuel further expansion.

Manuka Resources has revised its exploration target disclosures to comply with JORC standards and announced an accelerated gold drilling program targeting extensions at Mt Boppy and shallow mineralisation at Pipeline Ridge, with results expected early 2026.

Conrad Asia Energy has partnered with PT Nations Natuna Barat to farm down a majority stake in the Mako gas field, securing full funding for its development and reducing capital risk. The deal positions Conrad to focus on other exploration assets while retaining operational control.

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has acquired a UK-based interceptor drone business for A$10 million, adding a cutting-edge counter-drone capability to its portfolio. The move positions EOS as a leader in advanced drone defense technology with a commercial launch expected within two years.

ParagonCare reported solid FY25 results, progressing well on its complex merger integration and expanding its footprint in Asia through the acquisition of Somnotec Group.

Experience Co Limited reported a strong FY25 with record revenue and earnings growth, driven by its Skydiving and Adventure Experiences segments. The company is advancing organic growth and acquisitions while maintaining disciplined capital management heading into FY26.

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd has reported compelling high-grade gold and silver mineralisation near surface at its Achilles deposit in NSW, highlighting a 150m long oxide zone with promising exploration upside.

SKS Technologies has landed its largest data centre contract yet, a $130 million project in Melbourne, lifting its total work on hand to $304 million and prompting an upward revision of its FY26 revenue guidance.

Nufarm Limited reported a 3% revenue increase to $3.4 billion in FY2025, driven by strong crop protection growth, while restructuring in Seed Technologies led to a statutory loss of $165 million. The company forecasts earnings growth and leverage reduction in FY2026.

Nufarm’s FY25 results reveal robust growth in crop protection and a strategic reset in seed technologies, with a significant reduction in net debt setting the stage for a stronger FY26.

Stakk Limited has landed a pivotal 3-year contract with U.S. fintech giant SoFi, significantly boosting its annual recurring revenue projections beyond $8 million. This deal highlights Stakk’s growing footprint in embedded finance across major international brands.

Nufarm Limited posted a $165.3 million statutory loss for FY25, driven by significant restructuring charges and omega-3 price declines, while announcing a CEO transition effective January 2026.

Felix Gold's metallurgical testwork confirms ultra-high purity antimony concentrate from its Treasure Creek NW Array prospect, exceeding US military specifications and offering multiple processing pathways. This breakthrough could rapidly address critical US supply shortages amid geopolitical export bans.

RareX Limited has completed heritage clearance at its Khaleesi Project, paving the way for a 3,000m drill campaign targeting extensive high-grade gallium-rich clays and rare earth mineralisation in early 2026.

Alvo Minerals has intercepted a 13-meter zone of massive sulphide mineralisation including copper in its first diamond drillhole at the Touro Prospect, part of its Palma Project in Brazil. This promising discovery extends over a 1km strike and sets the stage for further exploration.

Legacy Minerals has advanced its Mt Carrington project with a positive metallurgical study and initiated an expanded scoping study covering the full 1.2 million ounce gold-equivalent resource. The new study aims to unlock greater value through enhanced processing and existing infrastructure.

LGI Limited reported robust FY25 results with a 14% rise in EBITDA and secured six new contracts, positioning the company for a 25-30% EBITDA increase in FY26. Key project completions and expansions underpin this momentum.