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Steadfast Group confirms the consortium led by Amwins, Dragoneer, and KKR is progressing its $6 per share cash acquisition proposal, with due diligence substantially complete and exclusivity extended to 19 August 2026.

FleetPartners has received a non-binding, conditional indicative offer from SG Fleet to acquire all outstanding shares at A$3.601 each, subject to due diligence and regulatory approvals.

Saturn Metals has secured underwriting for its $5 million Share Purchase Plan, complementing its recent $100 million placement and reinforcing funding for Apollo Hill development.

Pentanet has reported an 8% revenue increase to $24.4 million and a 74% rise in EBITDA to $2.4 million for FY26, driven by its expanding cloud gaming platform and resilient telecommunications base.

Vita Resources has inked a Heads of Agreement with Otago Gold, marking its strategic entry into New Zealand's gold sector with exclusive rights to explore hard-rock deposits below 10 metres depth across key Southland and Otago tenements.

Briscoe Group reports a third consecutive quarter of sales growth with second quarter revenue edging up 0.25% to $193.4 million, while online sales and sporting goods categories drive resilience despite headwinds in homewares.

HSBC Bank Australia is selling its AUD36 billion home and personal loan portfolio to Blackstone affiliates, marking a significant step in winding down its Australian retail banking operations. The deal awaits regulatory approvals and is expected to close in early 2027.

HSBC Bank Australia has agreed to sell its AUD36 billion home and personal loan book to Blackstone-managed funds, marking a significant retreat from retail banking. The deal awaits regulatory approvals and is expected to close in H1 2027.

HSBC Bank Australia is exiting its retail loan business by selling a AUD36 billion home and personal loan portfolio to Blackstone-managed funds, with completion targeted for early 2027 pending regulatory approval.

HSBC Bank Australia has struck a deal to offload its AUD36 billion home and personal loan book to Blackstone-managed funds, marking a strategic retreat from retail lending and a reshaping of its Australian operations.

T&G Global has agreed to sell its T&G Fresh business in three transactions worth a combined enterprise value of NZD 72.65 million, aiming to sharpen its focus on premium apples and VentureFruit platforms while reducing debt.

Manuka Resources has accelerated its transition to production at the Wonawinta Processing Plant, boosting its silver ore reserve by 28% and gearing up for gold and silver output starting mid-August 2026.