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Eureka Group Holdings is reshaping its North Queensland seniors rental portfolio, selling half of two Cairns villages while acquiring half of two Townsville assets. The deal is expected to release approximately $10.4 million for development and debt reduction, but settlement is still pending.

Sena & Co has secured 98.796% of 2 Cheap Cars after its $0.90-per-share takeover offer closed, triggering compulsory acquisition of the remaining shares. Trading is due to end on NZX next week, with delisting expected on 21 October.

Crimson Consulting Australia has raised its unconditional cash offer for Kip McGrath to A$0.75 per share and secured unanimous board backing. The bid now carries no defeating conditions, but the final control outcome depends on acceptances before the 19 October deadline.

FortifAI says independent verification found its NOL8 AI Data Plane delivered up to 118 times more data per infrastructure dollar than Google RE2 at the highest workload tested. The result supports NOL8’s commercialisation push, while also triggering the vesting of 52,516,667 Class C Performance Rights.

WhiteHawk has completed its Quixxi acquisition after shareholders approved every resolution with more than 95% of non-associated votes. The deal adds AI governance, mobile application security and an international customer base, but execution now matters more than the strategic pitch.

Echo IQ has secured an FDA supervisory review of the regulator’s Not Substantially Equivalent decision for EchoSolv HF. The review creates a formal route for reconsideration, but does not change the current regulatory determination or guarantee clearance.

TechGen Metals has agreed to transfer its entire interest in the Ida Valley Gold Project to First Au for A$100,000 in cash and A$100,000 worth of First Au shares. The transaction remains conditional on due diligence and shareholder approval.

De.mem has reported its strongest quarterly operating cash flow on record, with September cash receipts rising 29% year on year to approximately $10.1 million. The water treatment company also secured an $800,000 antiscalant framework agreement and two equipment orders due for delivery in 2027.

Stakk’s unaudited pro-forma revenue rose 16.5% to A$16.1 million in the first quarter of FY2027, implying an illustrative annualised pace above its full-year objective. The company has kept its A$55.2 million revenue and A$18.5 million EBITDA targets unchanged, stressing that one quarter does not establish the year.

Arafura Rare Earths has signed a binding five-year offtake agreement covering up to 850 tonnes a year of NdPr oxide at nameplate production. The deal expands on an earlier term sheet, but leaves pricing mechanics, counterparty identity and conditions precedent undisclosed.

Acrux says the FDA has confirmed the evidence package required to take its female testosterone spray into Phase III trials for postmenopausal women with HSDD. The agency also indicated the company may apply for three years of data exclusivity if the product reaches submission.

Cobre has lifted its interest in the Sierra Atacama copper project to 62.86% after exercising a control option for approximately US$12 million. The move gives its Chilean subsidiary majority board representation as expansion, satellite pits and exploration plans advance.