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Macquarie Technology Group Secures $200M Hybrid Investment

Macquarie Technology Group has landed a significant boost, securing a A$200 million hybrid investment from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation. This funding will support the development of sovereign secure digital infrastructure and cybersecurity services, enhancing the company's balance sheet flexibility and fueling its strategic growth initiatives.

Collins Foods Accelerates European Expansion

In a flurry of activity, Collins Foods has announced several key developments in its European operations. The company is acquiring 8 KFC restaurants in Bavaria, Germany, immediately increasing its German portfolio by 50%. This establishes a strong foothold in one of Germany's wealthiest and most populous states, setting the stage for further organic expansion. Collins has also expanded its development agreements for Germany, targeting 45 to 90 new restaurants over the next 4 years.

Across the border in the Netherlands, Collins has revised its corporate franchise agreement with Yum! Brands. Yum! will now resume marketing responsibilities from 2027, allowing Collins to refocus on its core role as a restaurant operator. The company reaffirmed its FY26 full-year guidance, targeting mid-to-high teens growth in Group Underlying NPAT.

GQG Partners Reports February FUM

GQG Partners has released its latest funds under management (FUM) figures, reporting a total of $172.9 billion as of 28 February 2026. This represents a $10.5 billion increase due to investment performance, though the firm also saw net outflows of $3.2 billion across its International, Emerging, Global, and US strategies.

Odyssey Gold Drills High-Grade Intercepts at Tuckanarra

Odyssey Gold has announced assay results from a metallurgical drilling program at its Tuckanarra Gold Project in Western Australia. Highlights include impressive intercepts of up to 22.3m at 7.4g/t gold and 3.7m at 1.2g/t gold. The drilling was conducted to generate samples for gravity and leach metallurgical recovery testwork, as the company plans to commence an RC drilling program to target potential resource extensions.

Immutep Requests Voluntary Trading Suspension

Immutep Ltd has requested a voluntary suspension of trading in its shares, pending the release of an announcement regarding the outcome of the pre-specified interim futility analysis for its TACTI-004 Phase III trial. The suspension is expected to remain in place until the earlier of the announcement release or the commencement of trading on 13 March 2026.