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AUCyber has added approximately $1.34 million in annual recurring revenue from two Australian university contracts, including a new 12-month deal with the University of New England worth more than $600,000 a year. The cybersecurity provider is also bidding for a separate university engagement valued at about $5.5 million, although that opportunity remains uncontracted.

Infotrust Ltd (ASX: ITS) reported a 9.8% rise in FY26 revenue to $64.1 million, powered by a strategic pivot to cyber security. The company exited its Cloud segment, repaid all bank debt, and acquired Catalyst Cyber to boost federal market presence, positioning for profitable growth in FY27.

5G Networks grew revenue by 13% to $71.4 million in FY26, buoyed by enterprise and cloud services including its cyber security acquisition AUCyber. Despite positive underlying EBITDA, net losses widened due to acquisition-related costs as the company pursues integration and data centre growth.

Verbrec has landed $16 million in new contracts spanning engineering, construction, and cyber security services for gas infrastructure, reinforcing its role in Australia's energy security amid looming supply challenges.

Pepper Money is set to become the servicer for a massive A$36 billion loan portfolio from HSBC Australia following its acquisition by a Blackstone-controlled entity, aligning with Pepper Money's strategy to expand its capital-light servicing business.

Intelligent Monitoring Group (ASX:IMB) has agreed to acquire ADT's UK residential security business for GBP 180 million, doubling its scale and entering a fast-growing market. The deal is expected to add 40% to EPS on a pro forma basis without requiring external equity.

Intelligent Monitoring Group (ASX:IMB) has finalized its A$37 million purchase of Wormald NZ and Red Wolf, expanding its New Zealand footprint and projecting a 20.9% accretion in earnings per share.

Infotrust appoints seasoned tech executive Paul Timmins as CEO, signaling a new phase of growth and cash profitability. The company updates its FY26 second-half EBITDA guidance to $2.3 million amid ongoing cyber security investments and cost efficiencies.

Ampol Limited showcased resilience in 2025 with strong refining margins supported by government payments and robust retail growth, while awaiting ACCC approval for its EG Australia acquisition promising significant synergies.

Infotrust has finalized its acquisition of Canberra-based Catalyst Cyber, enhancing its foothold in federal government cyber security with a deal structured around performance-linked payments.

The Australian Government has increased financial support thresholds for Viva Energy’s Geelong Refinery, reflecting rising operating costs and reinforcing domestic fuel security through the decade.

Ampol has welcomed key amendments to the Fuel Security Services Payment scheme and postponed refinery maintenance to increase domestic fuel production amid global supply disruptions.