Latest Competition News

Latitude Group Holdings has lodged a replacement prospectus for its Capital Notes 2 offer, revealing an increased offer size and updated margin following a completed bookbuild.

Victory Metals has announced a significant metallurgical breakthrough at its North Stanmore project, achieving over 70% extraction of critical heavy rare earths using a low-cost, low-complexity process. This advancement promises a faster, simpler path to market, setting the company apart in the competitive rare earths sector.

Rent.com.au has expanded its senior debt facility to $15 million and extended its term, fueling record growth in its RentBond® loan product and enhancing profitability through increased cash funding.

AVADA Group Limited has successfully refinanced its debt facilities with Commonwealth Bank of Australia, replacing a $40 million term loan with improved and more flexible financing arrangements.

Count Limited has announced a strategic acquisition of Oracle Group, significantly expanding its financial advice and wealth management footprint across Australia. The deal is backed by a $40.9 million equity raising to support growth ambitions.

Tyro Payments welcomes the Reserve Bank of Australia's reforms to merchant card payment costs, highlighting opportunities from increased transparency and competition. The changes, effective from October 2026, align with Tyro’s transparent pricing model and do not affect its near-term guidance.

Electro Optic Systems secures two significant US contracts worth US$12 million for advanced Remote Weapon Systems, while progressing a conditional US$80 million Korean High Energy Laser contract with potential manufacturing shifts.

Challenger Limited has welcomed APRA’s new capital framework for longevity products, set to ease capital requirements and reduce risk for providers, supporting Australia’s evolving retirement income market.

Estrella Resources has inked an $8 million underwriting agreement with Million Link (China) Investment Ltd to support the exercise of 445 million listed options, aiming to strengthen its capital position ahead of the options’ December expiry.

Kairos Minerals has secured shareholder approval to rebrand as Pilbara Gold Limited and consolidate its shares on a 1-for-15 basis, signalling a new chapter for the company’s gold exploration ambitions.

Cue Energy Resources has lodged an application with the Takeovers Panel contesting Horizon Oil's off-market takeover bid, alleging undisclosed arrangements and anti-competitive conduct that could undermine a fair market for control.

Viking Mines has achieved a remarkable upgrade to a 63.6% tungsten concentrate at its Linka Project in Nevada, signalling a rapid, low-capital pathway to production amid soaring global tungsten prices.