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Reliance Worldwide Corporation has agreed to an exclusivity period with Brookfield Capital Partners over a A$4.75 per share acquisition proposal, valuing the company at around A$4.1 billion. The deal includes a 30-day go-shop provision allowing alternative bids.

Mercury NZ Limited posted a staggering 32,000% surge in net profit for FY26 despite an 8% revenue dip, underpinned by strong renewable generation and disciplined cost control.

Vector Limited (NZX:VCT) posted a 55% jump in net profit to $240 million for FY2026, driven by a 20% rise in adjusted EBITDA and a record $544 million capital investment in Auckland’s electricity network.

Spark New Zealand will transition its board chairmanship to Vince Hawksworth following Justine Smyth’s departure in November 2026. Hawksworth brings extensive executive experience in regulated utilities and infrastructure to the telecommunications company’s leadership.

OceanaGold is set to acquire Ausgold and its Katanning Gold Project for A$776 million, adding a promising low-capital open-pit development in Western Australia with production expected in 2029.

Vita Life Sciences delivered a robust first half in 2026 with revenue up 6.1% to A$48.3 million and net profit after tax rising 14.9% to A$5.54 million. The company declared a higher interim dividend, reflecting improved margins and regional market momentum.

Scalare Partners offers 87 bonus options per 100 shares to eligible shareholders alongside piggyback options, aiming to mitigate dilution from upcoming convertible note conversions. Directors plan to exercise their options, with potential capital raised earmarked for working capital.

Excelsior Capital shareholders have greenlit a $24.3 million capital return set for late August, with the company preparing to delist from the ASX and enter liquidation to finalise remaining asset realisation.

CVC Limited has decided to let its option to purchase the Liverpool project lapse, triggering a $13 million write-down but avoiding a major cash outflow. The vendor will refund approximately $46 million over coming months, cushioning the financial impact.

Impact Minerals (ASX:IPT) has initiated a renounceable pro-rata entitlement offer to raise up to $4.13 million at $0.032 per share, with two free attaching options for every three new shares. The partially underwritten raise aims to fund exploration and development across its key projects including High Purity Alumina.

Avenira Ltd (ASX:AEV) is raising nearly $49 million through a heavily discounted three-for-two renounceable rights issue to finance the transition of its Wonarah Phosphate Project from development to production.

Regal Asian Investments (ASX:RG8) posted a stellar FY26 with a net profit after tax of $124.8 million, driven by a 52.6% net portfolio return and a 10 cent fully franked final dividend, reflecting strong exposure to Asian semiconductors amid the AI boom.