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LDR Assets, controlled by the Lederer Family Office, has made a $0.70 per security cash offer for Elanor Commercial Property Fund, representing a premium to recent trading prices and net tangible asset backing. The bid highlights concerns over ECF's financial performance and Elanor Investors Group's solvency risks, with plans to overhaul management post-acquisition.

LDR Assets Pty Ltd, controlled by the Lederer Family Office, has made an off-market takeover bid for all stapled securities of the Elanor Commercial Property Fund (ECF) at $0.70 cash per security, offering a premium over recent trading prices and net tangible asset backing. The bid follows concerns about ECF’s declining financial performance and signals potential management changes and delisting.

Finder Energy has accelerated development of its Kuda Tasi and Jahal oil project in Timor-Leste through a strategic alliance with SLB, targeting a Final Investment Decision in 2026. The company highlights robust resource estimates and a streamlined path to first oil production.

EV Resources has raised up to A$5.5 million through a share placement to accelerate development of its Los Lirios and Dollar Antimony Projects, backed by a strategic partnership with Locksley Resources.

Verbrec Limited has agreed to sell its Competency Training business to RelyOn Australia for $11.5 million in cash, aiming to sharpen its focus on core engineering services and accelerate growth in energy transition and automation.

Alligator Energy has applied for ASX quotation of its Placement Options, set to trade under the ticker AGEOD, following shareholder approval at the recent EGM. The company has released detailed top holders and distribution data as part of the listing process.

Metcash Limited reported solid FY25 results with revenue up 7.2% to $19.5 billion and EBITDA rising 8.6%, driven by growth in Food and resilience in Liquor despite Hardware challenges. Strategic mergers and ESG progress position the company for accelerated growth in FY26.

Advanced Braking Technology has appointed CEO Andrew Booth to the Board as Managing Director, signaling confidence in his leadership amid ongoing growth.

PhosCo’s maiden drilling at the KM prospect within Tunisia’s Gasaat Phosphate Project reveals record-thick phosphate layers near the proposed plant site, suggesting a faster route to production and improved project economics.

Locksley Resources has entered a non-binding agreement with EV Resources to purchase antimony ore, advancing its proprietary DeepSolv™ processing and supporting U.S. domestic supply for defense and energy sectors.

Locksley Resources has taken a significant step toward securing diversified antimony supply for the U.S. market by entering a non-binding agreement with EV Resources, supporting its proprietary DeepSolv™ processing technology and domestic critical minerals strategy.

Evolution Energy Minerals has successfully closed an oversubscribed rights issue, raising $1.45 million and topping up with an additional $300,000 placement to fund key graphite and copper projects.