Latest Competition News

Electro Optic Systems has secured a US$21 million order for its R400 Remote Weapon System from a North American customer, boosting its contract backlog to over A$400 million and setting the stage for strong revenue growth in 2026 and 2027.

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited has landed $90 million in new contracts spanning battery storage, education facilities, and water infrastructure, reinforcing its foothold in key growth sectors.

Nanoveu Limited has announced the tape-out of its next-generation ECS-DoT 16nm integrated circuit, alongside key collaborations with Arrow Electronics and Semtech, signaling a strong push into the ultra-low-power Edge AI market.

Altech Batteries has abruptly ended its partnership with AMPower, shifting focus to its own advanced battery technologies as part of a strategic reset by its new board.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has given the green light to Caterpillar’s proposed acquisition of RPMGlobal, clearing a major regulatory hurdle. The deal now awaits shareholder and Foreign Investment Review Board approvals.

PeopleIN Limited has announced the sale of its Health and Community brands to Healthcare Australia for $20.25 million, unlocking capital to fuel growth in infrastructure, defence, and agriculture sectors.

Mayfield Childcare reports steady occupancy growth and improved earnings in late 2025, setting a stronger foundation for FY26 amid sector challenges and an impending takeover offer from Embark Education.

Arena REIT reports a $61 million uplift in portfolio valuation for H1 FY2026, driven by strong investor interest in early learning centres and a tightening yield environment. The company reaffirms its FY2026 distribution guidance, signaling confidence in its growth trajectory.

360 Capital Group’s board unanimously recommends shareholders accept TT Investments’ on-market takeover offer at $0.31 per security, matching a prior bid. Meanwhile, the company suspends its minimum holding buy-back program indefinitely.

RocketBoots Limited has secured a landmark five-year contract with a major multinational retailer, boosting its annual recurring revenue by over tenfold and marking a pivotal step in its global expansion.

Micro-X Limited has secured $6 million through a share placement to accelerate commercialisation of its innovative medical imaging technologies, with strategic partner Billion Prima increasing its stake to 8.5%. The capital raise supports key clinical trials and product development milestones.

Elixinol Wellness has amended acquisition terms for The Healthy Chef after its US distributor exited, reducing earnout payments and refocusing growth efforts on Australia.