Latest Regional Expansion News

The ACCC has rejected Coles’ plan to acquire a leasehold for a new supermarket and liquor store in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, citing risks of reduced competition and the potential exit of an independent rival.

ARN Media is selling its Hong Kong out-of-home advertising business, Cody HK, to DFI Retail Group for HK$30.2 million, marking a strategic exit from non-core assets to sharpen focus on Australian operations.

Swoop Holdings has agreed to sell its Melbourne Fibre Project subsidiary to Singapore-based Xenith Infrastructure Group for $11 million plus project cost reimbursements. The deal offloads remaining capital commitments and will help reduce Swoop’s debt.

Livium’s Envirostream has formalised a multi-year recycling framework with CATL HK, underpinning its role in Australia’s lithium-ion battery circular economy and setting the stage for regional expansion.

Me Today Limited’s China partner has increased its ownership in the Me Today China trademark to 40% after hitting key revenue targets, reflecting growing traction in the Chinese sports nutrition market.

Propel Funeral Partners has inked deals for three New Zealand funeral service providers, adding nearly $4 million in revenue and projecting modest growth for FY26 despite currency headwinds.

Memphasys has inked its first exclusive commercialization agreement in South-East Asia with TMSC Vietnam, targeting the fast-growing Vietnamese IVF sector with its Felix™ sperm separation system. The two-year contract, valued at A$530,000, hinges on regulatory approval expected by August 2026.

Centrepoint Alliance has agreed to acquire client books from Cairns Wealth and Pinnacle Wealth, expanding its salaried advice business and Queensland presence. The $3 million deal is expected to add $0.6 million in EBIT and be earnings accretive in FY27, supported by a new $10 million NAB acquisition facility.

Memphasys has landed a major 1,000-cartridge order for its Felix™ System from MENA distributor ITL, with strong repeat demand from Qatar’s Hamad Medical Corporation and new market expansions into UAE, Kuwait, and soon Turkey.

Enova Mining has engaged renowned Brazilian rare earth specialist Alexandre da Rocha to accelerate development of its East Salinas ionic adsorption clay project, following promising high-grade drilling results.

White Cliff Minerals has recommenced drilling at its Rae Copper Project, delivering high-grade copper-silver results and metallurgical testwork supporting simplified processing. The company agreed to sell its Great Bear Project for A$5.8 million, refocusing resources on Rae.

Galilee Energy has transformed its Zydeco Gas Project in Louisiana into a drill-ready asset, aiming for a Q2 2026 spud and first production within six months of success.