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Contact Energy's May 2026 report reveals increased mass market electricity and gas sales alongside reduced generation costs and robust hydro storage levels. The company continues to invest heavily in renewable projects amid mixed wholesale price trends.

Qube Holdings has postponed its second court hearing for the $5.20-per-share takeover by Rubik Australia, awaiting key regulatory approvals. The company plans to proceed with shareholder meetings and intends to pay a fully franked special dividend if the scheme proceeds.

XPON Technologies is selling its Google Marketing Platform and Cloud Platform business to Incubeta for an initial A$5.5 million cash plus up to A$2 million earn-out, aiming to accelerate growth in its Wondaris AI Marketing Platform and fund AI-focused acquisitions.

Vita Resources has raised $2.9 million through a heavily supported share placement to accelerate exploration at its Australian and Canadian projects, while pursuing new gold and critical minerals opportunities.

PMET Resources has endorsed NRW Holdings’ ALi® atmospheric leach process for producing battery-grade lithium carbonate, highlighting its economic and environmental advantages. NRW is advancing commercialisation with ongoing testing and development plans.

Frasers Group has initiated an unconditional on-market takeover bid for Accent Group at $0.65 per share, aiming to increase its stake beyond 22.9% amid concerns over Accent’s recent financial performance and strategic direction.

oOh!media has received revised indicative takeover proposals around $1.60 per share from multiple bidders but cautions shareholders as no binding deal is assured.

icetana AI has scored its first commercial wins for Antara Core, an on-premise AI surveillance platform, with prepaid contracts worth $617,000 from Millennium Services Group. The deal also debuts its floor hazard detection technology in major Australian shopping centres.

Whitefield Industrials updates its dividend details for the half-year ending March 2026, confirming a fully franked dividend of 10.5 cents per share and setting reinvestment plan prices at AUD 4.57 without discounts.

Heartland Group Holdings has satisfied all initial conditions for its acquisition of TSB Bank shares from Toi Foundation, moving closer to a December 2026 merger that will create TSB Heartland Bank Limited.

Meridian Energy's May 2026 report reveals robust hydro storage reaching 125% of historical average by early June, despite a record dry month. Retail sales volumes jumped 7.8% year-on-year, while average generation prices plunged over 60%.

Tourism Holdings Limited has allowed the BGH-led consortium to conduct due diligence after a revised all-cash offer of NZ$3.10 per share. The Board remains cautious, with no recommendation or decision yet on the potential acquisition.