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CSL has appointed ViiV Healthcare CEO Deborah Waterhouse to lead the biopharmaceutical group from 1 February 2027. Her arrival comes with a substantial UK-pound-denominated remuneration package and a mandate to renew the pipeline while simplifying operations.

Maronan Metals has completed more than 15,000 metres of a 40,000-metre infill program and is preparing to accelerate work at its Queensland project with a proposed A$20 million placement. The funding remains subject to shareholder approval, while a new chief executive is due to take charge in November.

Locality Planning Energy has signed a 15-year energy services agreement with Walker Corporation for its SOL development in Maroochydore. The contract expands LPE’s property developer network, but revenue and infrastructure costs remain undisclosed and will build progressively from late 2027.

Scalare Partners expanded its national founder network and launched a new recurring-revenue platform, but ended the September quarter with only $548,000 in cash. The company says statutory operating cash flow was positive, although its own matching-basis calculation points to an underlying cash outflow of about $1.16 million.

Janus Electric has used a A$1.91 million FY2026 R&D tax refund to cut its Rockford loan balance to A$987,000. The repayment is expected to reduce interest costs by about A$325,000 a year, while a further overseas R&D refund remains subject to approval.

Kiwi Property has launched a seven-year senior secured green bond offer of up to NZ$200 million, with a minimum interest rate of 5.55% and an expected BBB+ issue rating. The final margin, interest rate and accepted amount will be set after a bookbuild on 23 October.

Critical Minerals Group is seeking up to $2.05 million to begin definitive feasibility work at its Lindfield Vanadium Project, backed by existing shareholders and a new non-executive director. The raise could increase shares on issue by 27% if fully subscribed, with key related-party commitments still requiring approval.

ECS Botanics has delivered a fifth consecutive quarter of positive operating cash flow, while branded sales and international expansion continue to reshape the business. The next test is whether planned UK and Polish launches can convert into recurring revenue.

Medallion Metals is moving towards first gold production, with Cosmic Boy processing scheduled to begin this month and initial sales expected in November. At Kundip, the first box-cut blast is complete and underground development remains targeted for December.

FleetPartners has agreed to a $1.131 billion cash takeover by SG Fleet after a competitive auction lifted the offer to $5.30 per share. The deal still requires shareholder, court and regulatory approval, with completion targeted for March 2027.

Latrobe Magnesium says its Phase 1B demonstration plant is 95% installed and 35% commissioned, keeping first magnesium metal crowns above 98% purity on track for the end of 2026. The operational advance comes alongside a tight funding position, an extended A$3.4 million entitlement offer and an ambitious South Carolina expansion plan.

SkyCity has signed a conditional agreement to sell The Grand Hotel and its business assets for $221 million, converting a previously proposed transaction into a binding deal. The proceeds are intended to repay debt, although completion still depends on Overseas Investment Office consent and other conditions.