Latest Legal Fees News

Benjamin Hornigold Limited (ASX:BHD) delivered a 9.93% portfolio return in FY2026 but still posted a $420,931 loss after $565,697 in legal fees. Two settlements worth $2.6 million were received after year-end, while an $8.97 million judgment against JB Markets was assigned no value.

Identitii’s BNDRY platform gained customers and recurring revenue in FY26, but the company ended the year with just $107,483 in cash, negative net assets and a material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern. A subsequent convertible note facility provides a committed $5 million, while access to a further $15 million remains conditional.

Equatorial Resources has completed the final procedural steps in its high-value Congo arbitration, with an ICSID award indicatively expected in the first half of 2027. The cash-backed explorer is also defending a separate A$4.85 million claim from former legal adviser Clifford Chance.

Eastern Gas has signed a non-binding term sheet for up to A$10 million in R&D-backed debt, including an initial drawdown of up to A$1.5 million. The proposed funding comes with 9% interest, multiple fees, options and security over future R&D rebates.

Bentley Capital Limited swung back to profitability in FY2026, posting a $255,000 net profit driven mainly by legal settlements and modest investment gains, reversing a prior loss of $878,000.

Acusensus posted a 45% jump in FY26 revenue to $86.2 million, driven by major contract wins in New Zealand and the US, alongside robust domestic expansions. Despite a widened net loss due to a $16 million litigation settlement, adjusted EBITDA climbed 49%, reflecting operational momentum and strategic investments.

Spectur Limited posted its strongest quarter of cash receipts in FY26, driven by new contracts and a major technology upgrade, while launching legal action over significant customer losses.

Yowie Group’s latest quarters reveal falling revenues and shrinking cash reserves, even as new leadership and product launches aim to stabilise the confectionery maker’s turnaround.

Phoslock Environmental Technologies increased production significantly in the June quarter but faced a higher operating cash flow deficit and ongoing legal disputes.

Tennant Minerals (ASX:TMS) has launched a prospectus offering more than 800 million new options, aiming to clear trading restrictions and raise funds for advancing its Bluebird project and broader exploration activities.

The Takeovers Panel has directed Humm Group to cover $44,599.50 of legal costs incurred by Mr Jeremy Raper amid proceedings over shareholder disputes and misleading statements. The payment must be made within 90 days, reflecting the Panel’s finding of procedural delays and compliance failures by Humm.

Identitii is contesting JPMorgan Chase’s motion seeking a $4 million attorneys’ fee award in their ongoing US patent dispute, while continuing its appeal against case dismissal.