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Pact Group Holdings has completed a $775 million refinancing of its senior and subordinated debt, extending maturities and reducing near-term refinancing risk while maintaining growth capacity.

FOS Capital is set to acquire Aldridge Traffic Systems' street lighting assets for $3.1 million, backed by a $3.7 million equity raise to fund the deal and expansion plans.

James Hardie Industries is set to terminate its American Depositary Share program following its merger with The AZEK Company and direct NYSE listing, simplifying its share structure for investors.

Mayfield Group Holdings has agreed to acquire BE Switchcraft for $7 million, enhancing its manufacturing footprint and product range in energy management and automation. The deal positions Mayfield as a stronger player in Australia's electrical infrastructure market.

KPMG's latest actuarial report reveals a slight increase in asbestos-related disease liabilities for former James Hardie entities, driven by a notable rise in mesothelioma claims and evolving actuarial assumptions.

Engenco Limited’s independent board committee recommends shareholders accept Elph Investments’ 30.5 cents per share takeover offer, despite an independent expert deeming the price ‘not fair but reasonable’. The offer, conditional on increasing Elph’s stake to over 92%, presents shareholders with a choice between immediate liquidity and longer-term exposure.

An application to the Takeovers Panel challenges Pact Group Holdings’ planned ASX delisting, citing concerns over shareholder disadvantage and selective disclosure.

FOS Capital has acquired Melbourne-based lighting design consultancy Glowing Structures for $700,000, aiming to deepen its footprint in the lighting services sector. The deal includes cash and shares, with Glowing Structures’ founder staying on as Managing Director.

Reliance Worldwide Corporation outlines its strategic response to US tariffs, emphasizing diversified sourcing and price adjustments to sustain margins in a $25.3 billion plumbing market. The company forecasts broadly flat FY25 sales with slight margin pressure but remains confident in long-term growth.

Reliance Worldwide Corporation updates on the financial impact of new US tariffs, outlining a multi-pronged mitigation strategy and revising its FY25 sales outlook amid market uncertainty.

Saferoads Holdings reports a modest quarterly profit driven by cost cuts and prepares to settle the sale of its Road Safety Rentals business, aiming to clear debt and refocus on product sales growth.