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SenSen Networks reported a 16.7% rise in annualised recurring revenue to $11.7 million and a 23.6% EBITDA increase to $2.0 million in FY26, while expanding its SenDISA platform into environmental enforcement with EPA Victoria.

Ampol has finalized its $1.165 billion acquisition of EG Australia, adding around 480 sites and 4,200 employees to its retail footprint. The deal is expected to deliver $65-80 million in synergies and boost earnings per share.

Ampol's acquisition of EG Australia has gained ACCC approval, conditional on divesting 41 overlapping fuel sites to Metro Petroleum to preserve competition in 39 local markets.

The ACCC has approved Ampol’s acquisition of EG Australia, mandating the sale of 41 overlapping fuel retail sites to Metro Petroleum to maintain competition across 39 local markets.

SenSen Networks reported a 17% increase in annual recurring revenue to $11 million and positive operating cash flow of $0.9 million in Q3 FY26 despite supply chain disruptions delaying some projects. The company’s full-year EBITDA is expected to improve significantly over FY25.

Ampol has increased its divestment offer to the ACCC by four additional sites, raising the total to 41 as it pushes to satisfy competition concerns in its EG Australia acquisition. The move aims to secure regulatory clearance ahead of a mid-2026 transaction close.

The ACCC has escalated its scrutiny of Insurance Australia Group’s proposed takeover of RAC Insurance, citing potential substantial lessening of competition in Western Australia’s motor and home insurance markets.

The ACCC has advanced its Phase 2 review of Ampol’s proposed acquisition of EG Australia, identifying fewer sites of competition concern but maintaining scrutiny over key metropolitan markets.

SenSen Networks has reported record cash receipts for the first half of FY26, driven by strong sales momentum in North America and Australia, alongside innovative product deployments.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has advanced its review of Ampol’s acquisition of EG Australia to a more detailed Phase 2 assessment, signalling potential competition concerns. Ampol remains optimistic about completing the deal by mid-2026 despite the regulatory scrutiny.

The ACCC has referred Ampol’s acquisition of EG Australia to a detailed Phase 2 review, citing concerns that the deal could significantly reduce competition in key Australian fuel markets.

The ACCC has referred Ampol’s acquisition of EG Australia to a detailed Phase 2 review, citing significant competition concerns in multiple Australian fuel markets. Ampol’s proposed divestments have so far failed to satisfy the regulator.