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The Foreign Investment Review Board has formally objected to Cosette Pharmaceuticals’ proposed acquisition of Mayne Pharma, casting serious doubt on the deal’s future and prompting Mayne to explore alternative paths.

HiTech Group Australia has reported its strongest financial year yet in FY25, with solid revenue growth and a robust balance sheet, while facing margin pressures in the first half of FY26 due to government spending shifts.

Verbrec Limited reported record FY2025 financial results with its highest gross and adjusted EBITDA margins in years, alongside strategic moves including the acquisition of Alliance Automation and divestment of its Competency Training business.

Northern Minerals has applied to defer its 2025 AGM as it awaits regulatory review over potential foreign investment breaches, underscoring heightened scrutiny on shareholder compliance.

Sietel Limited’s preliminary final report for FY2025 reveals a 47% drop in net profit and a 24% fall in total revenues, underscoring a challenging year for the investment management firm.

Infomedia Ltd’s acquisition by McQueen BidCo, backed by TPG Capital, has been legally approved, triggering trading suspension and scheduled shareholder payments.

Aurumin Limited’s acquisition by Brightstar Resources has been legally approved, triggering a share exchange and imminent delisting from the ASX.

Lynch Group shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the proposed acquisition by Darwin Aus Bidco, clearing a major hurdle ahead of final court approval and trading suspension.

Moody’s has upgraded Bendigo and Adelaide Bank’s long-term credit rating to A3, citing strong asset quality and liquidity. The outlook shifts to stable, reflecting confidence tempered with caution.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has significantly upgraded the economics of its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery project, driven by a sharp rebound in cobalt prices following market disruptions in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The company is advancing towards a Final Investment Decision with key permits and supply agreements in place.

Embark Early Education has revised the timeline for its conditional takeover bid of Mayfield Childcare, delaying key regulatory filings into early 2026.

The Supreme Court of New South Wales has approved the acquisition of Infomedia Ltd by a TPG-managed entity, setting a clear path for the scheme’s implementation and a special dividend payout.