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Electro Optic Systems (ASX: EOS) reported a 13% increase in contract backlog to A$518 million in Q1 2026, driven by multiple major defence orders and the opening of a new Singapore facility. The company’s cash position remains strong despite a $4 million ASIC penalty.

Dubber Corporation reported a historic positive underlying operating cashflow run-rate in Q3 FY26, driven by a USD 3.06 million initial payment from a Tier 1 North American communications service provider and ongoing cost reductions. Recurring revenue dipped 6% quarter-on-quarter due to portfolio optimisation and foreign exchange impacts.

Magnetic Resources has secured court approval to convene a shareholder meeting on 3 June 2026 to vote on Genesis Minerals’ proposed acquisition. The scheme booklet, including an independent expert’s report, will be released on 29 April, with Magnetic’s board unanimously backing the deal.

Nova Minerals has sent out its Scheme Booklet to shareholders and warrantholders, setting the stage for a May 29 vote on its proposed move from Australia to the US. The Independent Expert backs the scheme, and directors recommend approval.

The Federal Court has imposed a $1.55 million penalty on Money3 Loans, a Solvar subsidiary, for limited breaches of the National Consumer Credit Act between 2019 and 2021. Solvar highlights strengthened governance and underwriting since the period in question.

Ovanti Limited is issuing a bonus tranche of Loyalty Options to shareholders at no cost, exercisable at a modest $0.025, potentially raising close to $1 million if fully converted.

Holista Colltech has agreed to pay US$1.8 million to settle a US judgment enforced by the Supreme Court of Western Australia, resolving a long-running dispute with ProImmune Company LLC. The settlement reflects a significant discount on the original US$2.06 million judgment plus accruing interest and legal fees.

Peninsula Energy has won a Supreme Court ruling validating a contentious nearly 20 million share issuance from February despite prospectus lapses, prompting a request to lift its trading suspension.

Nova Minerals has secured ASIC registration of its Scheme Booklet for re-domiciling to the US, alongside amendments to warrant terms that triple warrant exchange ratios ahead of the move.

Bank of Queensland’s statutory profit fell 20% to $136 million in 1H26, weighed down by a $31 million loss on its equipment finance portfolio sale. The bank advances its digital transformation and plans a $3.7 billion capital release with Challenger Limited, maintaining strong capital and dividend guidance.

The Federal Court of Australia has approved the merger of Diversified United Investment Limited (DUI) with Australian United Investment Company Limited (AUI), paving the way for the scheme to become effective by the end of April. Eligible DUI shareholders will receive approximately 0.47241 AUI shares for each DUI share held.

African Gold Ltd’s takeover by Montage Gold Corp moves a step closer as the Supreme Court of Western Australia approves its Share and Option Schemes, triggering suspension of trading and setting key dates for implementation.