Latest Board Governance News

Tartana Minerals secures $4.5 million to ramp up exploration at its Nightflower Silver-Lead-Zinc-Antimony project and appoints a new director to bolster governance.

First Au Limited is streamlining its portfolio to concentrate exclusively on Western Australian gold projects, exiting offshore interests and enacting key board changes to align with investor expectations.

Patrys Limited has completed its acquisition of Reliis Pty Ltd, adding a promising injectable quetiapine program to its clinical pipeline and strengthening its board with two new directors.

ChemX Materials Limited has completed its Deed of Company Arrangement and appointed a new board, yet remains suspended from ASX trading while relying on director-related funding. The company is focused on stabilisation and exploring future opportunities.

The Australian Treasurer has approved Hanwha Corporation’s increase of its direct equity stake in Austal Limited from 9.9% to 19.9%, setting the stage for potential strategic partnerships as Austal rides a wave of record revenues and defence contracts.

Swoop Holdings launches a $10 million entitlement offer to fund its Melbourne Fibre Project, while initiating a board renewal following shareholder feedback and upcoming EGM challenges.

Lendlease has reported a return to profit in FY25 alongside significant capital recycling and board renewal, setting the stage for a strategic transition year in FY26 with a planned $500 million share buyback.

Senetas Corporation has streamlined its operations following the sale of Votiro, reporting a strong financial position and unveiling plans for a significant capital return and share consolidation.

AUB Group delivered a robust FY25 with a 17.1% rise in underlying net profit and a 15% dividend increase, while navigating a $45 per share acquisition proposal from an EQT-CVC consortium.

Nex Metals Explorations has secured a landmark profit-sharing and rehabilitation agreement with an Aboriginal corporation for its Kookynie Gold Tailings Project, while strategically entering Egypt’s Eastern Desert gold district with promising production potential.

GWA reported modest revenue and earnings growth in FY25, driven by strong performance in Australia and the UK despite a tough New Zealand market. The company also initiated a $30 million on-market share buyback and increased its fully franked dividend.

Equity Story Group reports a strong quarter for its Growth Fund but faces setbacks with the termination of the Baker Young acquisition. The company is now pursuing a significant capital raise and has restructured its board to drive future growth.