Latest Australian Market News

The Federal Court of Australia has approved Dollarama’s acquisition of The Reject Shop, setting the stage for a significant shift in the Australian discount retail landscape. Shareholders are poised to receive a special dividend and a cash payout as the scheme becomes effective.

QuickFee Limited has successfully completed an oversubscribed Share Purchase Plan, raising a total of A$1.532 million alongside a recent placement, positioning the fintech for accelerated loan book expansion in the US and Australia.

Collins Foods delivered resilient FY25 results with solid revenue growth and a strategic pivot towards German market expansion, while addressing profitability challenges in the Netherlands.

MA Income Credit Trust (ASX, MA1) has launched a fully underwritten wholesale placement to raise nearly $50 million, issuing new units at $2.00 each. The capital will support its core credit investment strategy without requiring securityholder approval.

X2M Connect has secured a $3 million deal to supply 100,000 IoT-connected personal safety devices for Seoul’s 2025 Smart City initiative, with potential to scale to one million units.

Shift4 Payments, LLC has entered into a definitive scheme implementation agreement to acquire Smartpay Holdings Limited at NZ$1.20 per share, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals. The transaction outlines a detailed timetable and conditions, including Overseas Investment Office consent and court sanction.

Keybridge Capital has lodged formal applications with the Takeovers Panel contesting Yowie Group’s off-market takeover offer, citing alleged legal circumvention and disclosure issues. The dispute raises questions about control dynamics and shareholder rights in the unfolding corporate tussle.

Control Bionics is on track for its strongest financial year yet, driven by robust US and Australian sales and promising global trials of its NeuroStrip® device.

S&P Dow Jones Indices has announced its June 2025 quarterly rebalance, with notable additions and removals across major S&P/ASX indices effective June 23. These changes reflect evolving market dynamics and could influence investor portfolios.

Empire Energy Group has launched a $28 million equity raise to finance critical development activities in the Beetaloo Basin, targeting first gas sales from its Carpentaria Pilot Project in 2025. The capital raise, combined with a $65 million financing package, underpins the company’s ambition to commercialize one of Australia’s largest low-CO2 shale gas resources.

QuickFee Limited has completed a significant A$118 million debt refinancing and successfully raised A$1.25 million through a share placement, alongside announcing a new Share Purchase Plan to support its expansion in the US and Australian markets.

Cardiex Limited has gained Therapeutic Goods Administration approval for its CONNEQT Pulse device, paving the way for commercial expansion in Australia alongside its established US presence.