Latest Competition News

Australian Bond Exchange Holdings has completed a $0.98 million placement and is proposing attaching options to raise additional funds, pending shareholder approval.

Lynas Rare Earths has secured a 10-year renewal of its Malaysian operating licence, providing a significant boost to its investment certainty and supply chain stability.

Galan Lithium’s Hombre Muerto West project in Argentina is 92% through Phase 1 construction, with commissioning and first lithium chloride concentrate production expected in 2026.

Kore Potash updates investors on its formal sale process, revealing one interested party has withdrawn while another continues due diligence.

Magellan Financial Group has announced a landmark merger with Barrenjoey Capital Partners, creating a diversified financial powerhouse valued at over A$1.6 billion. The deal includes a significant share placement and board reshuffle, setting the stage for expanded market influence.

The Star Entertainment Group reported a 10% drop in H1 FY26 revenue, offset by a 71% improvement in EBITDA, while navigating ongoing licence suspensions and a critical refinancing process.

Stakk Limited reports a robust 222% quarterly revenue growth in 2025, with an $8.53 million annual recurring revenue run-rate and a strengthened balance sheet. The company also refines its accounting treatment of contingent consideration following its Radical-DBX acquisition.

Merino & Co. Limited reported a 60.5% drop in revenue and a 28.2% increase in net loss for the half-year ending December 2025, reflecting a strategic investment phase aimed at future growth. The company is expanding production capacity and building inventory ahead of wholesale expansion, signaling a pivot towards revenue acceleration.

Nanoveu Limited reported a dramatic revenue increase driven by its strategic acquisition of Embedded A.I. Systems, while losses widened as it invests heavily in semiconductor commercialisation. The company’s recent $7.5 million capital raise aims to fuel its next growth phase.

Platformo Ltd reported a modest 5% revenue increase in 2025 driven by its Malaysian subsidiary Biztrak, but faced a higher net loss due to regulatory delays and increased corporate advisory costs.

Norwood Systems Limited reported a significant revenue increase for the half-year ended December 2025, alongside a widening net loss and strategic progress with Tier-1 telecom customers. The company secured additional funding and advanced its AI-driven voice platforms in collaboration with global hyperscalers.

Peak Processing Limited reported a sharp 47.7% revenue drop and a 257.7% increase in losses for H1 2026, alongside a significant asset impairment and ongoing going concern concerns.