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Superloop has finalized its $165 million purchase of Lightning Broadband, adding 56,000 secured lots to its Fibre-to-the-Premises network across six Australian states and territories. The deal, funded by cash and debt, keeps net leverage low and comes with regulatory approval of a functional separation framework to support open-access wholesale services.

QPM Energy has secured critical approvals and financing milestones for its 112MW Isaac Power Station, alongside a significant upgrade to its Moranbah Gas Project reserves, positioning it as a key energy supplier in Queensland.

Meridian Energy’s January 2026 report reveals robust hydro and wind generation amid record rainfall and soaring electricity demand, despite wholesale prices plunging to historic lows.

Audeara Limited has secured its largest-ever Australian wholesale purchase order worth $560,000, driving year-to-date wholesale revenues to $1.75 million and matching full FY25 figures. The company is also expanding manufacturing into China, signaling growing international ambitions.

Bank of Queensland’s August 2025 APRA Basel III Pillar 3 report reveals stable capital ratios and robust liquidity metrics, underscoring its disciplined risk management amid portfolio growth.

Universal Store Holdings reported a robust FY25 with 15.5% revenue growth to $333.3 million, driven by strong like-for-like sales and new store openings. Despite a goodwill impairment in its CTC segment, the group declared a solid final dividend and advanced its sustainability agenda.

Superloop Limited reported a strong FY25 with revenue up 31.2% to $546.5 million and a return to profitability, driven by organic growth and the successful migration of Origin Energy broadband customers. The company also expanded its fibre network through the acquisition of Uecomm Pty Ltd and updated executive remuneration to reflect its robust performance.

Simonds Group Limited reported steady revenue of $665.6 million for FY2025, alongside a modest net profit of $1.015 million, as it completed the strategic acquisition of Dennis Family Homes. The company is focused on integrating the acquisition and driving growth amid a recovering housing market.

Contact Energy's July 2025 report reveals stable electricity sales with improved netback prices and significantly reduced generation costs, alongside ongoing investments in renewable projects.

BP8 Indonesia has locked in a US$375,000 trade financing facility with Singapore’s Equenita Natural Resources, aiming to expand seaweed procurement and processing ahead of a new warehouse launch in Makassar.

Contact Energy's May 2025 report reveals a decline in mass market sales but improved netback prices and generation efficiency, alongside mixed progress on key infrastructure projects.

AGL Energy reported solid FY25 half-year results with underlying EBITDA of $1.068 billion and narrowed guidance, underscoring its commitment to a sustainable energy transition through significant investments in grid-scale batteries and renewables.