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Acusensus Lands Victorian Road Safety Contract

Acusensus Limited has signed an agreement with the Victorian Government to install two fixed road safety camera systems for testing and evaluation. The $1.7 million contract spans an initial two-year term, with options to extend up to a decade. The AI-enabled systems are expected to be operational by mid-2027 and will test instantaneous and average speed enforcement capabilities without issuing infringements. It's a solid win for the road safety tech specialist, offering a real-world proving ground for its technology.

Maxiparts Faces Takeover Bid While Expanding Its Portfolio

Maxiparts has received a non-binding takeover proposal from Ares Management at $2.50 per share—a 46% premium to its last closing price. The company has agreed to an exclusivity arrangement with Ares for due diligence purposes, though the offer remains subject to funding and regulatory approvals.

Meanwhile, Maxiparts is pushing ahead with its own growth strategy. The company has acquired Air Brake Systems for $11.2 million, a move designed to strengthen its product range and market presence in the commercial vehicle braking sector. Management expects the deal to deliver sales growth and cost savings across the group.

Eureka Group Makes Major Lifestyle Communities Play

Eureka Group Holdings is making a transformational move in the aged care and lifestyle communities space. The company has agreed to acquire the NSW Living Portfolio from Ingenia Communities for $123.8 million, adding six communities across New South Wales to its portfolio. The deal will expand Eureka's footprint to 70 villages with nearly 5,500 homes and sites under management, while boosting assets under management by 23% to $666 million.

To fund the acquisition, Eureka is undertaking an $80.2 million fully underwritten equity raising via a 1 for 3.29 entitlement offer, alongside $80 million in new debt facilities from Westpac and National Australia Bank. The company has upgraded its FY27 underlying earnings per share guidance to at least 4.2 cents, representing 22% growth on the prior year. With an ingoing yield of 8.1% and a forecast five-year unlevered IRR of 15%, Eureka expects the acquisition to deliver material earnings accretion and significantly boost its scale.

Memphasys Expands into Turkish Market

Memphasys Limited has achieved product registration for its Felix System in Turkey, unlocking commercial sales in the country. The company has already completed its first sale, comprising 100 Felix cartridges and two consoles. With 165 assisted reproduction centers operating across Turkey, the market presents a substantial opportunity for expansion. The company and its local distribution partner are now ramping up clinic engagement and product demonstrations to drive further uptake.

Bhagwan Marine Secures Energy Sector Contract

Bhagwan Marine Limited has landed a multi-year contract with a global Tier 1 energy company for deployment of the Riverside Guardian vessel. The two-year agreement, with options for two additional one-year extensions, carries a minimum committed value of $5.8 million and could generate up to $11.6 million depending on operational requirements. The win validates the strategic value of Bhagwan's earlier acquisition of Riverside Marine and supports the company's organic growth ambitions.