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Matrix Composites & Engineering has secured Federal Court approval to hold a shareholder meeting on 6 July 2026 to vote on Advanced Innergy's full acquisition scheme. The court also approved the release of a Scheme Booklet, which includes an Independent Expert's report endorsing the deal as fair and reasonable.

Advanced Innergy Holdings saw an 84% plunge in half-year profit despite a record £116 million order backlog, driven by project timing and IPO-related costs. The company confirmed full-year guidance and is poised for growth with key acquisitions in aquaculture and subsea manufacturing.

Metro Performance Glass has significantly improved its financial footing in FY26, cutting net debt by more than half and boosting EBITDA before significant items to $18.2 million despite subdued markets in New Zealand and Australia.

MaxiPARTS has seen activity levels dip due to the Middle East conflict but expects to maintain profit margins through cost controls and a resilient Förch Australia segment.

James Hardie Industries saw a 25% sales increase in FY26 driven by the AZEK acquisition but reported a 75% net income decline amid acquisition costs and margin pressures. The company expects synergy gains and adjusted EBITDA growth in FY27.

AoFrio Limited has secured NZ$4.56 million through a share placement to existing investor Wairahi Investments, underpinning a bold strategy to boost revenue growth to 25% annually. A follow-up rights issue will allow current shareholders to participate at the same price.

Multistack International is progressing with the sale of its core assets to Willing Y Limited, maintaining operations cautiously while cash reserves decline amid ongoing operating losses.

Advanced Innergy Holdings has formalised its $0.40 per share offer to acquire Matrix Composites via a scheme of arrangement, aiming to expand its subsea manufacturing footprint across the Asia-Pacific region.

Matrix Composites & Engineering has agreed to a full acquisition by Advanced Innergy Holdings at $0.40 per share, delivering shareholders a premium of up to 68% over recent trading prices. The deal, backed unanimously by Matrix’s board, awaits shareholder and court approval with completion targeted for July 2026.

PPK Group has inked a conditional deal to sell its near 40% interest in Craig International Ballistics to German defence firm Mehler for a headline price of A$27.45 million plus a potential earn-out. Completion is targeted by June 30, 2026, subject to regulatory and contractual conditions.

Multistack International has formalised the sale of nearly all its assets and liabilities to Hong Kong-based Willing Y Limited, marking a decisive end to its loss-making operations. The transaction hinges on shareholder and regulatory approvals, with completion targeted for June 30, 2026.

Multistack International Limited (ASX:MSI) has agreed in principle to sell all its assets and liabilities to Hong Kong-based Willing Y Limited, marking a significant strategic shift as MSI plans to discontinue its current business and explore new opportunities.