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Kip McGrath Pushes Back Against Crimson's Takeover Bid

Kip McGrath Education Centres has firmly rejected Crimson Consulting's takeover offer, with the board unanimously recommending shareholders vote against the deal. The sticking point? The A$0.73 per share offer price, which the company argues doesn't reflect its growth potential or the benefits flowing from its operational reset. Adding to the uncertainty, the offer comes loaded with conditions that may not even be satisfied. Rather than accept, Kip McGrath is actively exploring superior proposals and encouraging shareholders to hold tight for potential future gains.

Artrya Establishes Revenue Base with Strong Cash Position

Medical technology company Artrya has wrapped up FY26 on a solid footing, establishing its first commercial revenue base with minimum contracted revenue locked in across three foundation customers. The company is sitting pretty with $74.0 million in cash as at 30 June 2026, providing a strong cushion for growth. On the product front, Salix® Coronary Plaque has launched commercially in the U.S., while FDA clearance for Salix® Coronary Flow is targeted by year's end. With a robust balance sheet backing U.S. infrastructure expansion and a growing sales pipeline, Artrya appears well-positioned for the next phase.

Collins Foods Delivers Record Results and Exits Taco Bell

Collins Foods capped off FY26 with record revenue and profit, marking a standout year for the restaurant operator. The company successfully exited Taco Bell, with an expected gain of $20-22 million from the transition. Germany emerged as a bright spot with strong growth, while the Netherlands saw a strategic pivot toward profitability. In the first 17 weeks of FY27, total company sales climbed 6.6%, with KFC sales in Australia rising 6.4% and Germany surging 44%. The board also underwent changes, welcoming a new Chair while two directors stepped down. All AGM resolutions passed with strong shareholder support, including the approval of performance rights for Managing Director & CEO Xavier Simonet.

GR Engineering Lands $50 Million Cosmic Boy Contract

GR Engineering has secured a major $50 million engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract from Medallion Metals to convert the Cosmic Boy Concentrator into a standalone facility. The project will produce copper concentrate and gold doré as part of the Ravensthorpe Gold Project. Site earthworks are already complete, with concrete pouring set to kick off in early September. This contract replaces a previous $7.6 million early works agreement and represents a natural extension of the long-standing relationship between the two companies. Medallion Metals expects processing operations at Cosmic Boy to commence in October 2026, initially handling third-party ore while mine development continues at Kundip with first production targeted for the second quarter of 2027.