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Acusensus Lands Victorian Road Safety Camera Deal

Acusensus Limited has inked an agreement with the Victorian Government to install two fixed road safety camera systems for testing and evaluation. The $1.7 million contract spans two years initially, with the potential to extend up to a decade. 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 opportunity for the AI-focused road safety company to prove its technology works in the real world.

Maxiparts Faces Takeover Bid While Expanding Through Acquisition

Things are heating up at Maxiparts, which has received a non-binding proposal from Ares Management to acquire the company for $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, though the offer remains subject to funding and regulatory approvals.

In a separate move, Maxiparts is acquiring Air Brake Systems for $11.2 million, a strategic purchase designed to strengthen its product range and market position in the commercial vehicle braking sector. The company expects the deal to generate meaningful synergies and drive sales growth across the group.

Eureka Group Makes Transformational Move Into NSW

Eureka Group Holdings is making waves with a $123.8 million acquisition of six lifestyle and mixed-use communities from Ingenia Communities, significantly expanding its footprint across New South Wales. The deal will boost Eureka's portfolio to 70 villages with nearly 5,500 homes and sites under management, while increasing assets under management by 23% to $666 million.

To fund the expansion, Eureka is launching a fully underwritten $80.2 million equity raising and has secured $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. Management is forecasting a five-year unlevered internal rate of return of 15% on the acquisition.

Memphasys Breaks Into Turkish Market

Memphasys Limited has achieved product registration for its Felix System in Turkey, opening the door to commercial sales in a market with 165 assisted-reproduction centers. The company has already completed its first sale, shipping 100 Felix cartridges and two consoles to local partners. With registration now locked in, Memphasys and its distribution partner plan to ramp up clinic engagement and product demonstrations across the country.

Bhagwan Marine Secures Energy Sector Contract

Bhagwan Marine has landed a multi-year contract for its Riverside Guardian vessel from a global Tier 1 energy company. The two-year deal, with options for two additional one-year extensions, carries a minimum value of $5.8 million and could reach $11.6 million depending on vessel utilization. The win validates Bhagwan's earlier acquisition of Riverside Marine and underscores the company's strategy to capture organic growth opportunities in the marine services space.