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Acorn Capital Investment Fund Limited (ACQ) reported a strong FY25 performance with a 15.1% net return and declared 5.5 cents per share in dividends, reinforcing its position in the Australian microcap sector.

The Takeovers Panel has declared unacceptable circumstances in the Mayne Pharma acquisition, ordering Cosette Pharmaceuticals to comply with conditions preventing closure of the Salisbury manufacturing site. This ruling highlights concerns over market transparency and the integrity of the takeover process.

The Takeovers Panel has declared unacceptable circumstances in the Mayne Pharma acquisition after Cosette Pharmaceuticals changed its intentions to close the Salisbury manufacturing site, raising concerns over market transparency and regulatory approval.

GTN Limited faced a tough FY25 with declining revenue and earnings but responded with strategic cost-saving initiatives and strong shareholder returns.

LGI Limited reported robust FY25 results with a 14% rise in EBITDA and secured six new contracts, positioning the company for a 25-30% EBITDA increase in FY26. Key project completions and expansions underpin this momentum.

Helloworld Travel has tabled a non-binding offer to acquire all remaining shares of Webjet Group at a 31% premium, aiming to create a stronger travel booking powerhouse.

Webjet Group reported a slight revenue dip and a mixed earnings performance for the half-year ended September 2025, while unveiling its inaugural dividend and receiving a non-binding takeover offer from Helloworld Travel.

Helloworld Travel Limited has made a non-binding indicative all-cash offer to acquire the remaining shares of Webjet Group at A$0.90 per share, signaling a potential major consolidation in the online travel sector.

Shriro Holdings Limited has announced a $5 million off-market share buy-back at $0.81 per share, representing nearly 8% of its issued capital and approved by shareholders. The move returns excess capital following a strategic shift and may reshape the company’s growth trajectory.

Infomedia Limited shareholders have overwhelmingly approved a scheme of arrangement for acquisition by a TPG Capital-managed entity, with final court approval scheduled for 21 November 2025. The deal will lead to Infomedia’s delisting from the ASX and includes a special dividend and tax ruling application.

Infomedia Ltd shareholders have overwhelmingly approved a scheme of arrangement for acquisition by TPG Capital, valuing the company at approximately AUD 651 million. The deal, supported by the board and an independent expert, is set to complete by early December 2025.

RPMGlobal shareholders are set to vote on Caterpillar’s $5.00 per share acquisition proposal following Federal Court approval to convene a Scheme Meeting. The Independent Expert deems the offer fair and reasonable, with the RPM Board unanimously backing the deal.