Latest Competition News

Wildcat Resources reports significant progress on the Preliminary Feasibility Study (PFS) for its Tabba Tabba Lithium Project in Western Australia, now approximately 50% complete, supported by strong metallurgical results and environmental groundwork.

JB Hi-Fi Limited reported a robust half-year performance for the period ending December 31, 2024, with revenue up 9.9% and net profit rising 8.1%, underpinned by strong segment contributions and a strategic acquisition. The company declared a healthy interim dividend of 170 cents per share, signalling confidence in its financial position.

Flagship Investments Limited posted a solid 9.1% gain in its investment portfolio for the half-year ending December 2024, despite a notable decline in total comprehensive income. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 5.1 cents per share, reflecting steady shareholder returns.

360 Capital Mortgage REIT has updated the market with the payment of a 5.2 cent per unit distribution for January 2025, marking its first under the Attribution Managed Investment Trust (AMIT) regime.

The Supreme Court of Western Australia has approved the merger between Horizon Minerals and Poseidon Nickel, setting the stage for a significant consolidation in the nickel sector. Key dates for trading suspension and scheme implementation have now been confirmed.

The Supreme Court of New South Wales has approved MyState Bank’s acquisition of Auswide Bank via a scheme of arrangement, setting the stage for a significant consolidation in the Australian banking sector.

Nyrada has secured ethics approval to begin its first-in-human Phase Ia trial of NYR-BI03, a promising neuro- and cardioprotective drug candidate. Recruitment starts soon, with dosing expected by March and results due in Q3 2025.

Opyl Limited has entered a strategic partnership with Avion, integrating its AI-powered TrialKey platform to enhance clinical trial design and execution across the APAC region.

Sigma Healthcare has raised its FY25 normalised EBIT guidance to $64-$70 million, driven by robust operational performance and the successful rollout of a key supply contract with Chemist Warehouse.

Hartshead Resources has submitted a development programme and budget to the P2607 Joint Venture, proposing a new gas export route through CalEnergy’s Saturn Banks pipeline, promising reduced capital expenditure and accelerated production timelines.

WA Kaolin Limited has successfully closed the institutional portion of its fully underwritten A$7 million entitlement offer, raising A$2.64 million to support its working capital needs and sales ramp-up. The retail component is set to open shortly, completing the capital raising effort.

Spacetalk Ltd has secured a $428,853 R&D tax rebate from the Australian Taxation Office, reinforcing its commitment to innovation while reporting a 16% increase in Annual Recurring Revenue and significant cost reductions.