Latest Cost Synergies News

Heartland Group Holdings has agreed to acquire TSB Bank for NZD 620 million, merging the two into a challenger bank with $18 billion in assets and expected 20% EPS accretion.

Findi Limited surged revenue by 36% to $83 million for FY26 but posted a hefty $52.6 million net loss, weighed down by integration costs and capital delays. The company completed a major consolidation of its Indian financial infrastructure assets and secured $25 million in fresh capital to support growth and liquidity.

Blackpearl Group has posted a record 114% jump in Annual Recurring Revenue to NZD 26.8 million, powered by its Pearl Engine vertical AI model that benchmarks 25 times better than leading generalist AI. Despite deepening losses, the firm targets balanced growth and cash conversion in FY27.

Qoria Limited is moving towards a transformative merger with US-based Aura Consolidated Group, Inc., combining complementary digital safety platforms and targeting growth through a $100 million capital raise and ASX listing.

James Hardie Industries saw a 25% sales increase in FY26 driven by the AZEK acquisition but reported a 75% net income decline amid acquisition costs and margin pressures. The company expects synergy gains and adjusted EBITDA growth in FY27.

Comms Group Limited delivered a robust first half of FY26 with revenue climbing 39% to $37.6 million and underlying EBITDA nearly doubling to $4.5 million, driven by organic growth and the TasmaNet acquisition integration.

Ampol Limited showcased resilience in 2025 with strong refining margins supported by government payments and robust retail growth, while awaiting ACCC approval for its EG Australia acquisition promising significant synergies.

Xamble Group stabilised revenue at A$1.64 million in Q1 2026 while narrowing its group EBITDA loss slightly despite ramped-up technology spending. The company completed its acquisition of YouthsToday, tripling its influencer base and locking in three commercial contracts worth A$1.17 million.

Barramundi Limited’s portfolio took a heavy hit in Q1 2026, with a 15.4% adjusted NAV decline amid AI disruption anxieties and geopolitical tensions. The fund responded by trimming tech holdings and adding miners BHP and Rio Tinto, betting on copper demand and scale advantages.

The Federal Court of Australia has approved the merger of Diversified United Investment Limited (DUI) with Australian United Investment Company Limited (AUI), paving the way for the scheme to become effective by the end of April. Eligible DUI shareholders will receive approximately 0.47241 AUI shares for each DUI share held.

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.

Horizon Oil has released a first supplementary and replacement bidder’s statement for its off-market takeover offer for Cue Energy, proposing a mix of cash and shares that values Cue at a 10-14% premium. The deal aims to create a diversified oil and gas producer across Asia-Pacific with significant synergies.