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DroneShield Lands Major $24.9M US Defense Contract

DroneShield has secured a significant $24.9 million contract with the US Joint Interagency Task Force 401 to supply counter-drone solutions, marking another win in the increasingly competitive drone threat mitigation space. The deal includes an initial $19.3 million in committed revenue, with deliveries expected throughout 2026 and 2027. An additional $5.6 million in options is available over the five-year period. The company expects at least $10 million of the initial contract value to flow through as committed revenue in FY2026, providing meaningful near-term visibility. The contract reflects growing demand for aerial threat protection and reinforces DroneShield's standing in the US market.

Tasmea Makes Bold Move into High-Growth Sectors with Maxim Group Acquisition

Tasmea is acquiring Maxim Group, a leading Victorian electrical specialist contractor, for up to A$254 million in a deal set to close around July 1, 2026. The acquisition is a strategic play into booming sectors like data centres, infrastructure, and renewable energy, where Maxim has demonstrated impressive credentials. The electrical contractor has delivered a compound annual growth rate of roughly 70% from FY24 to FY26, and the deal is expected to be immediately accretive to Tasmea's earnings per share by approximately 31% in FY26. Pro forma guidance points to underlying EBIT of $175 million and underlying NPAT of $107 million for FY26. Maxim's existing management and workforce will remain in place, ensuring continuity as Tasmea positions itself as a leading specialist electrical platform in high-growth markets.

Heartland and TSB Bank Announce Merger Plans

Heartland Group Holdings is merging with TSB Bank Limited to create a New Zealand challenger bank with regional focus and scale. The deal, expected to complete in December 2026, will combine Heartland's specialist product expertise with TSB's efficient funding platform and transactional capabilities. Heartland will acquire all TSB shares for $620 million, representing 76% of TSB's book value. The merger is anticipated to generate material synergies worth approximately $34 million per annum in ongoing profit before tax benefits, with normalized EPS accretion expected to exceed 20% in the first year post-completion. The new entity, TSB Heartland Bank, aims to increase banking competition and choice across New Zealand while enhancing Heartland's ability to serve customers throughout their financial lifecycle.

Stakk Surges with Major Healthcare Client Win

Stakk has landed a significant new enterprise customer in the US healthcare technology sector, boosting its annualised revenue run rate to A$26 million from just A$1.2 million in December 2024—a staggering 2,067% increase. The new client, signed on May 29, will contribute approximately A$3.85 million annually and involves implementing customized trust and decisioning workflows for healthcare credential validation. The two-year initial agreement positions Stakk's AI-native Digital Trust infrastructure across regulated industries, with the first quarterly payment expected before June 30, 2026. However, trading in Stakk shares has been temporarily paused pending further announcements, though the company confirmed the undisclosed customer information was the catalyst behind recent trading activity and market speculation about its strong pipeline.

Vysarn Halts Trading Ahead of Material Acquisition News

Vysarn Limited has requested a trading halt effective June 2, 2026, pending an announcement regarding a potential material acquisition. The halt is expected to remain in place until the earlier of the announcement or June 3, 2026, when normal trading resumes. The company has indicated no other market-informing information is available at this time, leaving investors waiting for details on what could be a transformative deal.