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BetMakers Technology Group has inked a binding deal for Tabcorp to acquire it at a 45.5% premium, valuing the wagering tech firm at about $283 million. Shareholders can opt for cash or a mix of cash and Tabcorp shares, with completion aimed for Q3 FY27.

DroneShield launches RfRecon, a portable AI-powered RF intelligence device designed to enhance situational awareness and decision-making in counter-drone missions. Initial customer engagement has begun with potential revenue expected in the second half of 2026.

CleanSpace has secured its largest-ever industrial order, worth approximately A$1.9 million, from a global mining customer operating in Indonesia, signalling growing confidence in its respiratory protection technology.

Tabcorp Holdings has agreed to acquire BetMakers Technology Group for approximately $267 million, aiming to accelerate its wagering technology upgrade and expand its global B2B footprint. The deal targets $30 million in cost synergies by Year 2 and expects double-digit EPS accretion by Year 3.

Wide Open Agriculture (ASX: WOA) has taken a significant step towards a capital-light production model by signing a non-binding framework agreement with Proeon Foods for contract manufacturing of its lupin-based ingredients, including exclusive Indian distribution rights.

Talius has secured a substantial $850,000 purchase order from New Zealand’s Hato Hone St John, adding 8,000 devices and boosting its recurring revenue by $55,000 annually.

Sunrise Energy Metals has landed a conditional US$400 million loan commitment from the U.S. Department of War’s Office of Strategic Capital to back its Syerston Scandium Project, while also initiating plans for a U.S. securities listing.

West Cobar Metals is fast-tracking its scandium exploration at the Salazar Project in Western Australia, targeting higher-grade zones with aircore drilling planned for late 2026 alongside advancing metallurgical testwork.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a 3% increase in statutory net profit to $1.8 billion in Q3 2026, supported by loan and deposit growth alongside stable capital ratios and ongoing transformation efforts.

Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) posted a 62% jump in FY26 net profit to NZD 423 million, driven by its Manawa acquisition and a near 98% renewable generation mix, while committing to net zero emissions by 2035.

Elevate Uranium has pushed back the closing date for acquiring an additional 5% of Marenica Minerals, aiming to raise its ownership in the Marenica Uranium Project to 90%. This move follows a prior 10% acquisition, consolidating the company's control over a key Namibian asset.

Flagship Investments Limited reported a sharp 24.1% portfolio decline for the year ended 30 June 2026, underperforming the ASX All Ordinaries Index by 21.7 percentage points. Despite this, the company declared a fully franked final dividend of 5.3 cents per share, supported by retained earnings.