Latest Market Consolidation News

A single exploration name blew the doors off the leaderboard, while two well-known uranium plays and a Nevada explorer sank hard. Behind the noise: deals got closer to completion, big raisings reset prices, and several “good news” gaps didn’t survive the week.

A single diagnostics update sparked a breakout week, while a handful of biotech names sold off hard despite busy newsflow. Capital raisings, takeover steps and US market pushes kept healthcare in motion heading into mid-February milestones.

Little Green Pharma Ltd is set to acquire Cannatrek Ltd in a transformative merger that will create one of the largest vertically integrated medicinal cannabis companies globally, with pro-forma FY25 revenue exceeding AUD 112 million.

A handful of small caps ripped higher, but plenty still slipped even after good news. This week’s biggest moves came from a platform partnership win, a reinstated stock, and a cash settlement that removed a long-running dispute.

CL8 Holdings has sharply reduced expenses following office closure and is actively exploring new growth sectors including AI, B2B SaaS, EdTech, and Cybersecurity while maintaining its stake in the expanding car subscription market.

Gratifii Limited has reported its highest quarterly cash receipts to date, alongside progressing key acquisitions and completing a major client platform migration.

betr Entertainment has reported a robust 24.5% increase in turnover for Q2 FY26 alongside a strategic on-market share buy-back of up to 10%, signalling confidence in its intrinsic value and growth prospects.

The ACCC has opposed IAG’s proposed acquisition of RAC Insurance in Western Australia, citing concerns it would stifle competition and lead to higher premiums and reduced product quality.

Helloworld Travel has secured crucial ACCC approval for its proposed acquisition of Webjet, advancing its plan to consolidate travel distribution in Australia and New Zealand.

Advanced Innergy Holdings Ltd (AIH) has reported FY25 unaudited proforma results that exceed its Prospectus forecasts, driven by strong demand in offshore wind and battery sectors. The recent acquisition of Ovun is integrating smoothly, with FY26 guidance reaffirmed.

The ACCC has approved Cuscal Limited’s acquisition of Indue Limited, concluding the deal won’t significantly reduce competition in payment facilitation services. The decision highlights ongoing industry consolidation balanced by multiple alternative providers and technological shifts.

betr Entertainment Limited posts a 140% turnover increase to $1.42 billion and achieves a positive EBITDA of $7.2 million in FY25, driven by strategic mergers and market exits. The company ups its takeover bid for PointsBet, signaling aggressive consolidation ambitions.