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The ACCC has approved Peter Warren Automotive's acquisition of Wakeling Automotive's dealerships in Sydney's Macarthur region, conditional on divesting eight sites to preserve competition.

Kina Securities lifted its half-year net profit by 4% to PGK 59.7 million, underpinned by a strong capital injection via Papua New Guinea’s inaugural listed corporate bond and a 13% higher interim dividend in local currency.

Mach7 Technologies reported a 17.4% revenue drop to $27.9 million and a 44% increase in net loss to $8.9 million for FY26, driven by a strategic transition to a subscription model and cost base restructuring.

Terragen Holdings posted a slight increase in net loss to AUD 3.75 million for FY2026, while advancing key commercial trials and securing a $7 million equity raise to fuel growth.

Ovanti Limited has launched a 1-for-1 entitlement offer to raise approximately AUD 2.293 million at 0.2 cents per share, targeting working capital and offer costs. The offer closes on 1 September 2026 and includes a top-up facility for additional shares.

Codan Limited posted a robust FY26 with revenue up 30% to $875 million and net profit soaring 69% to $175 million, underpinned by strong demand in communications and metal detection segments. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 29 cents, lifting the full-year payout by 70%.

X2M Connect Limited (ASX:X2M) has launched a fully underwritten Share Purchase Plan (SPP) aiming to raise up to $1 million, offering eligible shareholders shares at a discount plus free options and bonus shares, subject to shareholder approval.

Astron Limited is progressing a $220 million senior debt facility for its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project, targeting a Final Investment Decision in Q3 2026. The company’s joint venture partner Energy Fuels Inc. is expanding its rare earth supply chain with a $1.9 billion acquisition, while a revised Phase 2 study boosts the project’s combined NPV to $2.3 billion.

Enlitic has locked in binding commitments for a conditional A$15 million capital raise alongside a convertible note conversion, setting the stage for a clearer path to cashflow break-even and accelerated rollout of its SaaS platform.

Bridge SaaS Limited (ASX: BGE) is issuing nearly 20 million Loyalty Options to reward shareholders, exercisable at $0.03 and expiring in 2031, aiming to bolster future capital without immediate dilution.

Vodafone Group Plc’s 2026 Annual Report reveals a transformative year marked by the full consolidation of VodafoneThree UK after a landmark merger, acquisition of Telekom Romania and Skaylink, and a planned controlling stake in Safaricom. The Group achieved strong financial results, increased dividends, and reinforced ESG commitments across Europe and Africa.

SDI Limited's acquisition by Beijing Guoci's subsidiary advances with ASIC registration of the scheme booklet and court approval to convene a shareholder meeting. The all-cash offer at a 53–58% premium awaits shareholder and final court approval.