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DroneShield Lands $24.9M US Defence Contract

DroneShield has secured a significant $24.9 million contract with the US Joint Interagency Task Force 401 to supply counter-drone solutions. The deal includes an initial $19.3 million payment expected across H2 2026 and H1 2027, with an additional $5.6 million in options available over five years. The company expects at least $10 million of the initial contract value to count as committed revenue for FY2026. This win underscores growing demand for drone threat mitigation capabilities and reinforces DroneShield's foothold in the US market.

Tasmea's Ambitious $254M Maxim Group Acquisition

In a major expansion play, Tasmea has announced plans to acquire Maxim Group, a leading electrical specialist contractor in Victoria, for up to A$254 million. The deal is expected to close around July 1, 2026, subject to regulatory approval. What's particularly attractive for Tasmea shareholders is the immediate earnings boost—the acquisition is forecast to deliver approximately 31% pro forma EPS accretion in FY26e. Maxim Group has impressed with organic revenue growth of roughly 70% compound annually from FY24 to FY26, and brings strong exposure to high-growth sectors including data centres, infrastructure, and battery energy storage systems. Management and staff at Maxim will stay on board, positioning the combined entity as a leading specialist electrical platform.

Heartland and TSB Bank to Merge

Heartland Group Holdings has announced a proposed merger with TSB Bank Limited to create a New Zealand challenger bank with regional focus. The combined entity, TSB Heartland Bank, is expected to complete by December 2026 and will blend Heartland's specialist product expertise with TSB's cost-effective funding and transactional capabilities. Heartland will acquire all TSB shares for $620 million, representing 76% of TSB's book value. The merger is anticipated to deliver material synergies worth approximately $34 million annually to profit before tax over a three-year period, with normalized EPS accretion exceeding 20% in the first year post-completion. The deal requires community consultation, Heartland shareholder approval, and regulatory clearances.

Peter Warren's Wakeling Acquisition Faces Competition Scrutiny

Peter Warren Automotive's proposed acquisition of Wakeling Automotive has moved into Phase 2 review with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. The ACCC determined that the deal could substantially lessen competition in the Macarthur region, where a combined entity would operate 25 out of 33 new car dealerships. The Phase 2 assessment will run for up to 90 business days, and the ACCC is seeking public submissions by June 16, 2026. Both companies have committed to cooperating with the regulator throughout the process.

Vysarn Trading Halt Signals Acquisition News

Vysarn Limited has requested a trading halt pending an announcement about a potential material acquisition. The halt commenced on June 2, 2026, and is expected to remain in place until the earlier of the announcement or normal trading resumption on June 3, 2026. The company has indicated there's no other market-sensitive information to disclose at this time.