Latest Merger And Acquisitions News

Australian United Investment Company’s profit surged after its merger with Diversified United Investment, but the headline result was dominated by a one-off acquisition gain. Underlying profit rose 19.9%, while AUI expanded its portfolio to about A$3.1 billion and declared fully franked dividends totalling 28 cents per share.

Veris Limited lifted revenue by 4.9% to $102 million in FY26, driven by digital and advisory growth, but statutory net profit fell 67% amid one-off costs and macroeconomic headwinds.

The Australian Wealth Advisors Group (ASX:WAG) reported a modest 0.7% rise in profit before tax to $937,632 for FY2026, driven by growth in funds under management and strategic Equity Partnership Scheme investments, alongside a key divestment and board appointment.

EBOS Group posted a solid FY26, growing revenue nearly 10% to $13.5 billion and underlying EBITDA 5% to $614 million, while completing a major distribution centre renewal program. The company maintains its final dividend and sets a confident growth outlook for FY27.

Lendlease posted a statutory loss of $749 million in FY26, weighed down by impairments in its Capital Release Unit, while its core Investments, Development, and Construction segments delivered solid operating profits and secured significant new projects.

Jameson Resources (ASX:JAL) is pushing its Crown Mountain steelmaking coal project in British Columbia towards environmental approval by mid-2027 and production by 2029-30, leveraging a low-cost, high-quality asset with a landmark Indigenous partnership.

OMG Group delivered a near 50% jump in FY26 net sales, expanding its product range nationally and breaking into international markets with new distribution agreements.

MaxiPARTS upgrades FY26 operating profit guidance to $14.2 million, driven by strong cost control and a $9 million inventory reduction, while bolstering its executive team with key appointments.

CLINUVEL Pharmaceuticals is relocating its corporate headquarters to the United States and reducing its global workforce by up to 20%, realigning its operations to focus solely on the US pharmaceutical market and unlock greater capital access.

Brightstar Resources has more than doubled the Indicated Mineral Resources at its Sandstone Gold Project to 1.1 million ounces, pushing the total resource base to 2.9 million ounces ahead of a key feasibility study.

Aeris Resources has completed its acquisition of Peel Mining through a scheme of arrangement, issuing new shares to Peel shareholders and setting the stage for an expanded Tritton copper operation.

Andean Silver has promoted Matthew Allen to Managing Director, cementing his leadership as the company pushes its Cerro Bayo silver-gold project closer to production.