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Locate Technologies (NZX: LOC) has kicked off an on-market share buyback programme aiming to repurchase up to NZ$500,000 or nearly 15 million shares over 12 months. The move reflects the board’s view that the current share price undervalues the company’s growth prospects and assets.

Channel Infrastructure has locked in a government contract for 93 million litres of additional diesel storage at Marsden Point, adding about $8 million revenue in 2026 and reinforcing its role in New Zealand’s fuel security.

African Gold Ltd has secured Supreme Court approval for its share and option schemes under the Montage Gold acquisition, setting a clear path to finalise the takeover by late April.

The ASX has published its latest roster of over 40 entities suspended for more than three months, detailing looming deadlines for overdue reports and trading resumption plans. Failure to meet these could trigger removal from the official list.

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.

Brisbane Broncos Limited celebrated a landmark 2025 with premiership victories in both the NRL and NRLW, driving a 36% jump in net profit to $7.77 million and underpinning strong commercial growth.

Highfield Resources (ASX:HFR) has dismissed any undisclosed material information as the cause of its recent share price jump, attributing the volatility to global geopolitical tensions impacting fertiliser raw materials.

Elanor Investors Group has finalised a $125 million recapitalisation with Rockworth Capital Partners, restructuring its debt and setting the stage for expansion in Asia. The move repaid existing facilities and bolstered working capital, while a Singapore acquisition awaits regulatory green light.

Insignia Financial’s $3.3 billion acquisition by CC Capital Partners has cleared its final legal hurdle, with the Federal Court approving the scheme of arrangement and share trading set to suspend imminently. Shareholders on record will receive $4.80 per share when the deal completes later this month.

Electro Optic Systems (ASX: EOS) wraps up a three-year turnaround, reporting a $459 million order backlog despite a 27% revenue drop. The company expands its counter-drone and space control portfolio with the acquisition of the UK-based Interceptor business and a pending deal for MARSS, a European command-and-control software provider.

Atomo Diagnostics has responded to ASX queries confirming it first held market-sensitive information after Lumos Diagnostics’ FDA CLIA waiver approval for FebriDx. The company defended its trading halt and capital raise timing, asserting full compliance with ASX Listing Rules.

AuKing Mining has agreed to acquire the Tundulu Rare Earths Project in Malawi, a large and under-explored carbonatite complex with strong historical drilling results. The acquisition is supported by a $3 million capital raise to fund exploration and drilling activities.