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SKS Technologies Group Ltd is riding high after crushing its profit targets. The company expects an unaudited before-tax profit of $39.3 million for the year—a solid 15.6% beat over the $34 million guidance it provided back in February. That translates to an impressive 11.3% profit margin, reflecting what CEO Matthew Jinks describes as the payoff from disciplined execution and operational excellence. The group's investments in systems, processes, and personnel have apparently created a scalable platform that's converting revenue growth into profit at an accelerating rate. Full details arrive on 18 August when the company releases its complete financial results.

Over at Steadfast Group, the acquisition plot thickens. The consortium—made up of Amwins Group, Dragoneer Investment Group, and KKR—has confirmed it's still keen to proceed with its $6.00 per share offer for the entire company. Due diligence has been substantially wrapped up, and the exclusivity period has been extended to 19 August to finalize transaction documentation. That said, the board is keeping expectations measured, emphasizing there's no guarantee a binding agreement will actually materialize.

Regis Healthcare is expanding its home care footprint through acquisition. The company has signed a binding agreement to acquire Royal Freemasons' home care business, which serves around 480 clients. The deal is expected to boost Regis' annual home care revenue by more than $10 million, pushing total home care revenue to approximately $50 million. The transaction will be funded from existing cash and should wrap up in the second quarter of FY27, pending regulatory approvals.

Codrus Minerals is making a strategic push into copper and molybdenum exploration. The company has acquired two exploration projects—the Copperhole Creek Project in Queensland and the Tiquihua Project in Peru—as part of a broader diversification into critical minerals. The Copperhole Creek site, located between Townsville and Cairns, has historical results showing significant copper, silver, and tin mineralization. The Peruvian project is prospective for high-quality molybdenum and copper. Codrus is issuing 230 million shares and 60 million performance rights to fund the deal, along with upfront cash of A$100,000 and potential milestone payments up to A$1,000,000. The company is also raising up to A$2.5 million through a placement at A$0.025 per share to fund exploration and acquisition costs. Trading in Codrus shares has been reinstated following the announcement.

Aeris Resources has mapped out its FY27 strategy with a focus on growth. Production guidance for the year remains broadly in line with FY26, but growth capital is set to increase significantly thanks to construction and waste stripping at Constellation. The company is also ramping up exploration spending with substantial drill programs planned at operating assets. Meanwhile, care and maintenance costs at Jaguar will drop considerably as the operation scales back to essential activities only.