Latest Regulatory News

AFT Pharmaceuticals has reported a robust first half of FY26, posting a 33% revenue increase to a record $114.9 million and returning to profitability amid strong growth in Australia and international markets. The company’s advancing R&D pipeline and strategic licensing deals position it well for ambitious FY27 targets.

Lloyds Banking Group is set to acquire London-based fintech Curve, aiming to enhance its mobile banking with advanced digital wallet features. The deal, expected to close in early 2026, marks a strategic push in Lloyds’ digital transformation journey.

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.

Bio-Gene Technology Limited updates on its development of two novel insecticides, Flavocide and Qcide, highlighting regulatory progress, commercial partnerships, and a strong market outlook across multiple sectors.

Infomedia Ltd has announced a fully franked special dividend of 2.9 cents per share, payable in late November, linked to its pending acquisition by McQueen BidCo Pty Ltd.

Bio-Gene Technology reports significant progress in developing its bio-insecticides Flavocide and Qcide, including new efficacy data and organic certification, positioning the company for growth amid rising global demand for safer pest control.

Bass Oil Limited reported a 32% jump in October sales revenue alongside a 4% rise in daily production, while advancing its strategic Vanessa gas field acquisition targeting first gas sales in the second half of 2026.

Nufarm’s FY25 results reveal robust growth in crop protection and a strategic reset in seed technologies, with a significant reduction in net debt setting the stage for a stronger FY26.

Nufarm Limited posted a $165.3 million statutory loss for FY25, driven by significant restructuring charges and omega-3 price declines, while announcing a CEO transition effective January 2026.

LGI Limited reported robust FY25 results, expanding electricity capacity by 44% and increasing EBITDA by 14%, driven by new landfill gas contracts and battery storage projects. The company is well positioned to capitalize on Australia’s renewable energy transition and evolving carbon credit market.

White Energy Company Limited has launched a $3.5 million entitlement offer to fund exploration across its copper projects, with drilling already underway at the Specimen Hill site in Queensland. The company is leveraging AI and advanced geophysics to target high-grade copper zones, aiming for a near-term discovery.