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Symal Group Limited is acquiring an 80% stake in Davison Earthmovers for $23.2 million, marking a strategic expansion into South Australia's civil infrastructure market. The acquisition is expected to be earnings accretive from the first year and includes significant plant and equipment assets.

Symal Group has agreed to acquire an 80% stake in South Australian civil contractor Davison Earthmovers for $23.2 million, marking a strategic entry into a region with a booming infrastructure pipeline.

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.

Austal has won a A$135 million contract extension to build two additional Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats for the Australian Border Force, expanding its fleet and reinforcing maritime security capabilities.

Saunders International has landed a $20 million subcontract to upgrade fuel infrastructure at RAAF Base Learmonth, marking a strategic expansion in Western Australia’s defence sector.

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.

PeopleIN Limited has sold its health and aged care staffing arms for $20.25 million, aiming to eliminate net debt and accelerate growth in defence, engineering, and trades sectors.

Verbrec Limited has announced over $20 million in new contracts spanning biogas engineering, cyber security, pipeline maintenance, mining technology, and water security, reinforcing its leadership in energy transition and sustainable mining sectors.

Felix Gold Limited reports strong continuity of high-grade antimony mineralisation at its NW Array prospect in Alaska, while engaging Worley to accelerate processing pathways. The company targets near-term bulk sampling and production aligned with US strategic supply needs.

Elsight Limited has landed a substantial US$21.2 million contract for early 2026 deliveries, marking a dramatic increase in forward orders and reinforcing its role in the global defence and uncrewed systems sector.

Prospech Limited advances its Korsnäs rare earth project by transitioning from flotation upgrades to a targeted hydrometallurgical program with ANSTO Minerals, aiming to unlock value from a significant historical concentrate stockpile in Finland.

Fiducian Group’s subsidiary Fiducian Investment Management Services Limited has filed a defence after ASIC initiated civil proceedings alleging misleading disclosure and compliance failures related to a managed fund.