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Intelligent Monitoring Group (ASX:IMB) has agreed to acquire ADT's UK residential security business for GBP 180 million, doubling its scale and entering a fast-growing market. The deal is expected to add 40% to EPS on a pro forma basis without requiring external equity.

James Hardie Industries releases its 2026 AGM materials, highlighting a $4.8 billion sales year boosted by AZEK acquisition, board renewals, and a revamped executive pay structure.

Qoria Limited and Aura Consolidated Group have fixed the exchange ratio for their proposed merger, with shareholders to receive one Aura CDI for every 17.32 Qoria shares. Aura’s US$100 million capital raise values Qoria shares at A$0.40 each, positioning Qoria shareholders to hold nearly a third of the merged entity.

VHM Limited has locked in a binding offtake agreement covering 100% of rare earth concentrate from its Goschen Project and secured A$40 million in convertible note funding from Iluka Resources, advancing the project towards final investment decision.

Iluka Resources has locked in a long-term supply deal with VHM Limited for rare earth concentrate from the Goschen project, underpinning its Eneabba refinery feedstock with a $40 million convertible note commitment to aid project development.

Javelin Minerals has replaced milestone shares with performance rights as part of its Central Yilgarn acquisition, capping potential dilution with a floor price mechanism.

GenusPlus Group has finalized its acquisition of MPC Kinetic, marking a significant diversification into the Queensland gas sector and renewable infrastructure services. The deal was funded through a combination of cash reserves, debt facilities, and a recent $200 million equity raise.

Bowen Coking Coal's entire shareholding and options have been transferred to Argo Bowen 2 following a court-approved Deed of Company Arrangement, marking a key step in the company’s restructuring.

Forrestania Resources has secured A$310 million through a two-tranche placement to fund the A$300 million acquisition of the Edna May Gold Hub from Ramelius Resources, advancing its dual processing hub strategy in Western Australia.

Magellan Financial Group has finalised its merger with Barrenjoey Capital Partners, forming a diversified financial services group poised to rebrand as Barrenjoey Group Limited. The combined entity appoints Brian Benari as CEO and David Gonski AC as Chairman, signalling a strategic expansion across investment management, financial markets, and corporate finance.

Vertex Minerals launches a $2.5 million Share Purchase Plan at $0.10 per share, offering eligible shareholders a chance to invest ahead of commercial gold production at Reward Gold Mine.

Black Rock Mining has secured an extension of its US$204 million debt facility to November 2026, providing more time to finalise equity funding for the Mahenge Graphite Project in Tanzania.