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Vodafone Group Plc’s 2026 Annual Report reveals a transformative year marked by the full consolidation of VodafoneThree UK after a landmark merger, acquisition of Telekom Romania and Skaylink, and a planned controlling stake in Safaricom. The Group achieved strong financial results, increased dividends, and reinforced ESG commitments across Europe and Africa.
Sophie Babbage
Sophie Babbage
25 May 2026
Gumtree Australia Markets has refinanced its Commonwealth Bank loan, cutting quarterly repayments and extending the facility to November 2027, freeing up cashflow to support sales growth.
Claire Turing
Claire Turing
22 May 2026
SDI Limited has dispatched its Scheme Booklet to shareholders as it moves closer to a $1.40 per share acquisition by a Beijing Guoci subsidiary. The virtual shareholder meeting is set for 22 June 2026 with strong backing from the board and largest shareholder.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
22 May 2026
Codan Limited is acquiring the intellectual property of US-based Adaptive Dynamics to enhance its electronic warfare and mission-critical communications capabilities, aiming to strengthen its position in next-generation defence programs.
Sophie Babbage
Sophie Babbage
22 May 2026
Imugene Limited’s allogeneic CAR T therapy, azer-cel, delivered an 81% overall response rate in a Phase 1b trial cohort of CAR T-naïve patients with various CD19 B-cell malignancies, with updated data due at ASCO 2026.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
22 May 2026
HIQ Limited has locked in non-dilutive funding from the Victorian Government to underpin a $4.9 million project expanding its manufacturing and research footprint in Victoria, supporting its global growth ambitions.
Sophie Babbage
Sophie Babbage
22 May 2026
SPC Global has launched a fully underwritten entitlement offer to raise approximately $97.1 million at 10 cents per share, aiming to reduce debt and support working capital.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
22 May 2026
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank reported a slight increase in its Common Equity Tier 1 ratio to 11.38% for the quarter ended March 2026, driven by net profit and capital inflows. Risk-weighted assets rose 1.75%, largely due to loan portfolio expansion and a new operational risk capital overlay.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
22 May 2026
Tuas Limited has called off its planned acquisition of M1 Limited after failing to meet critical conditions by the extended deadline, while regulatory scrutiny intensifies around its subsidiary Simba Telecom.
Sophie Babbage
Sophie Babbage
22 May 2026
Argo Global Listed Infrastructure Limited (ASX: ALI) has opened a Share Purchase Plan allowing eligible shareholders to buy up to $30,000 of new shares at a discount, aiming to boost fund size and cost efficiency.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
22 May 2026
Connexion Mobility Ltd has agreed to acquire Hallam Road Automotive in a A$5 million deal expected to immediately lift earnings per share by up to 35% and reduce exposure to foreign exchange fluctuations.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
22 May 2026
Nationwide Building Society reported a 9% rise in underlying profit to £2.026 billion for FY26, driven by market-leading mortgage growth and successful Virgin Money integration, while maintaining robust capital and liquidity positions.
Claire Turing
Claire Turing
21 May 2026