Latest Operational Synergies News

Duxton Farms Ltd has announced a scheme of arrangement to acquire all issued preference shares of Duxton Dried Fruits Pty Ltd, offering a mix of scrip and cash consideration. An independent expert has assessed the transaction as fair and reasonable, endorsing the merger as a strategic step to create a diversified agricultural investment platform.

Duxton Farms proposes to acquire all preference shares of Duxton Bees via a scheme of arrangement, offering 0.839 Duxton Farms shares per Duxton Bees preference share, with up to 20% cash consideration. The independent expert values Duxton Bees preference shares between $0.64 and $0.85 on a control basis and considers the transaction fair and reasonable.

RLF AgTech has completed a $4.5 million placement by issuing over 90 million new shares, bolstering its capacity to advance sustainable crop nutrition solutions across Australia and Asia.

Lode Resources has agreed to sell its Webbs Consol Silver Project to Rapid Critical Metals for A$3.75 million in cash, a significant shareholding, and a royalty, positioning both companies for strategic growth in New South Wales.

Rapid Critical Metals is set to become Australia's highest grade silver company through its acquisition of the Webbs Consol Silver Project, expanding its resource base to approximately 67 million ounces of silver equivalent at exceptional grades.

Waterco Limited reported a modest 4% revenue increase for FY25 but saw net profit fall sharply by 31%, weighed down by restructuring and foreign exchange losses. The company maintains its dividend and eyes growth through innovation and regional expansion.

Sayona Mining delivered record lithium production and sales in FY25 but reported a $382 million loss due to asset impairments amid falling lithium prices. The company is poised for transformation with its imminent merger with Piedmont Lithium.

Count Limited reported a remarkable 705% increase in profit after tax for FY2025, driven by successful acquisitions and operational synergies. The company also declared a fully franked final dividend of 2.75 cents per share, underscoring confidence in sustained growth.

Vulcan Steel is set to acquire Roofing Industries for NZ$88 million, marking a strategic entry into New Zealand’s steel roofing market. The deal is backed by an A$87 million equity raise, positioning Vulcan for growth in building materials.

Tasmea Limited reported a robust FY25 with revenue surging 37% to $548 million and profit after tax rising nearly 75%, driven by four key acquisitions expanding its infrastructure services footprint.

Aussie Broadband has inked a six-year exclusive wholesale agreement with More Telecom and Tangerine Telecom, adding over 250,000 broadband connections and boosting its network to more than one million users. The deal is expected to contribute $12 million in annual EBITDA from FY27 and marks a significant step in Aussie Broadband’s wholesale growth strategy.

Beacon Minerals has exercised its option to acquire the historic Wealth of Nations gold tenements, confirming high-grade mineralisation through an 11-hole drill program and setting the stage for a maiden resource estimate in 2026.