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DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO) has announced that its first European-made Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C‑UAS) has rolled off the production line in a major achievement for the company, but the news failed to shore up the share price on Monday morning.

DroneShield shares traded as low as $2.86 before recovering slightly to be 2% lower at $2.90 on Monday morning.

The shares are 70% higher over the past 12 months but are currently well shy of the high of $6.70 reached during that period.

Major milestone achieved

The Australian counter-drone technology company said the newly-manufactured European system delivers the same performance as its locally-made systems.

The company added:

While the Australian manufactured product continues to be supported by a predominantly Australian supply chain, the European manufactured product has been produced through a contract manufacturing arrangement with a primarily European supply chain, strengthening regional resilience and sovereign capability.

The announcement was made on the opening day of the Eurosatory 2026 conference in Paris, where the company said military and security end-users can visit DroneShield’s stand and experience demonstrations of its drone detection and counter-measure systems.

DroneShield Chief Commercial Officer Louis Gamarra said it was an important milestone for the company.

He added:

This is just the beginning, as DroneShield expands its production capabilities into Europe. With a strong pipeline of next-generation products coming online, European customers can have confidence that these capabilities will be built and supported within the EU.

DroneShield said the announcement came amid increased investment across Europe to bolster defence industrial capacity, “including initiatives such as the European Union’s Readiness 2030 framework, which is focused on strengthening industrial capability and accelerating defence readiness across member states”.

DroneShield added:

DroneShield’s European manufacturing capability directly supports these objectives, enabling faster delivery timelines, improved supply assurance and enhanced operational alignment with European defence customers.

The company said it expected a further expansion of its European manufacturing operations to meet growing regional demand.

Growing European footprint

DroneShield opened its European headquarters in March, saying at the time it showed the company’s commitment to supplying the region.

The company said at the time:

The new Headquarters will serve as an operational base for DroneShield’s EU Centre of Excellence and aligns with the EU’s ReArm Europe Plan / Readiness 2030 initiative, which seeks to boost military spending, strengthen industrial sovereignty, and accelerate support for Ukraine. It further builds on DroneShield’s newly established European manufacturing footprint to advance sovereign counter-UAS capability, which marks a major expansion of the Company’s European industrial footprint and manufacturing capacity.

DroneShield also earlier this month announced a $24.9 million contract linked to the US Department of War’s Joint Interagency Task Force 401.

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Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS) shares are edging lower today.

Shares in the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) energy stock closed Friday trading for $31.23. In early morning trade on Monday, shares are changing hands for $31.19 apiece, down 0.1%.

For some context, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is up 1.3% at this same time, while the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) is down 1.4%.

ASX energy stocks, in general, are underperforming today following news that a peace deal has been reached to end the Middle East conflict.

With traders betting oil will again begin to flow through the critical Strait of Hormuz, the Brent crude oil price is down 4.2% to US$83.68 per barrel. Notably, that’s down 24% from the US$110 per barrel oil was trading for a month ago.

But Woodside shares appear to be outperforming today amid ongoing rumours that Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE: XOM) is considering the Aussie oil and gas giant as a potential takeover target.

Here’s what we know.

Woodside shares in takeover crosshairs

On Friday US time, Bloomberg reported that “people with knowledge of the matter”, who wished to remain anonymous, had named Woodside among the potential acquisition targets that Exxon is considering.

Exxon was said to be holding early-stage internal discussions on the potential to acquire Woodside. The anonymous sources said there was no certainty that the discussions would lead to a firm takeover bid.

Woodside shares, which also trade on the New York Stock Exchange, closed up 6.2% on Friday on the NYSE, as the acquisition speculations hit the wires.

Woodside has a history of collaboration with Exxon. The two global energy companies operate a joint venture in the Gippsland Basin, located offshore Victoria.

Last July Woodside agreed to assume operatorship of those JV Bass Strait assets, with the ASX 200 energy stock set to take over as operator later this year. The two companies’ equity interests in the assets remain unchanged.

In an ASX release this morning, Woodside stated:

In response to recent media speculation, Woodside is not aware of any proposal and confirms it is not in discussions regarding a potential transaction with Exxon Mobil Corporation.

What are the experts saying about Exxon’s takeover?

While acquiring all of Woodside’s shares would add some valuable, diversified energy assets to Exxon’s portfolio, MST Marquee energy analyst Saul Kavonic believes a successful deal is unlikely to materialise.

According to Kavonic (quoted by The Australian Financial Review):

Woodside is being pitched as currently more vulnerable to a takeover given a new CEO without much experience in publicly listed M&A and a chairman with challenged credibility in investors’ eyes who is approaching the end of a protracted tenure.

But it would be erroneous for potential bidders to see Woodside’s current leadership weakness as an opportunity.

To be successful, any bidder for Woodside would need the support of a strong Woodside board and management in order to secure Australian government approvals, especially in the wake of the global fuel crisis.

Kavonic added that, as a foreign business, Exxon would also be required to get the green light from Canberra for the acquisition to go through, which he believes would be a hard sell.

“Gaining government approval for any such deal would be challenging, especially in wake of the fuel crisis, given Exxon’s reputation with the government for being tough to deal with,” he said.

With today’s intraday dip factored in, Woodside shares are up 31.8% in 2026, not including dividends.

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The Elders Ltd (ASX: ELD) share price is in focus today as the company provided an update on the sale of its Killara Feedlot business, confirming all regulatory approvals are now in place and settlement is set for the end of June.

What did Elders report?

• Satisfied all conditions for the divestment of Killara Feedlot Pty Ltd
• Received FIRB clearance on 15 June 2026
• Received ACCC approval on 22 May 2026
• Completion of the sale to Australian Meat Group Pty Ltd expected by 30 June 2026

What else do investors need to know?

Elders had previously advised it would divest 100% of its shares in Killara Feedlot Pty Ltd. The agreement with AMG required clearance from both the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB).

With both approvals now granted, there are no further conditions holding up the deal. Elders expects to finalise the transaction on 30 June 2026, marking an important milestone in the company’s portfolio strategy.

What’s next for Elders?

With the sale of Killara Feedlot set to complete, Elders can focus on its ongoing portfolio simplification and strategic priorities. The divestment may help the company sharpen its agricultural services offering and free up resources for further growth opportunities.

Management has indicated that they will provide further updates to investors as the transaction completes and the business moves forward post-sale.

Elders share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Elders shares have declined 15%, trailing the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen 4% over the same period.

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Electro Optic Systems Holdings Ltd (ASX: EOS) shares are moving higher on Monday after the defence company released a trading update.

At the time of writing, the EOS share price is up 0.75% to $9.40.

The gain provides some relief after a difficult week for shareholders.

EOS shares have fallen almost 15% over the past 5 trading sessions as the market digested the company’s heavily oversubscribed share purchase plan (SPP).

However, the stock remains up more than 260% since this time last year.

Here are the details from this morning’s announcement.

New US order secured

According to the release, EOS has received a US$5 million (roughly $7 million) order from American defence company L3Harris.

The order covers the integration of a counter-drone weapon system, which will be manufactured in Australia and delivered during 2026.

While the contract isn’t one of EOS’ largest recent contracts, it still brings another major defence company onto its customer list.

Management also said enquiries remain strong, helped by the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Europe.

Revenue guidance revealed

EOS expects its existing business, excluding MARSS, to generate between $240 million and $270 million of revenue in 2026.

That would represent a substantial increase from the $128.5 million reported from continuing operations in 2025.

The company said this outlook is based on its secured order book and doesn’t include revenue from possible new contracts.

There are still a few moving parts though. EOS said the timing of revenue will depend on suppliers delivering on schedule and global supply chains avoiding any major disruptions.

Including MARSS, the group now has an unconditional order book worth $726 million. EOS expects around 60% to 80% of that work to turn into revenue during 2026 and 2027.

MARSS outlook still under review

Investors will have to wait a little longer to find out how much revenue MARSS could contribute.

EOS completed the counter-drone tech acquisition last month after first announcing the deal in January.

The company is now reviewing the MARSS order book and working through when revenue from its contracts can be recognised.

That includes the approx. $160 million contract with a Middle Eastern customer announced in May. The timing will partly depend on suppliers delivering the required equipment.

EOS said it expects to provide MARSS revenue guidance within the next 2 months.

The existing EOS business is already expected to deliver strong revenue growth this year. Any contribution from MARSS would sit on top of the $240 million to $270 million forecast released today.

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Aussie Broadband Ltd (ASX: ABB) shares are starting the week in a disappointing fashion.

In morning trade, the ASX 200 share is down over 4% to $5.30.

This compares unfavourably to a 1.3% gain by the ASX 200 Index early on Monday.

Why is this ASX 200 share falling?

Investors have been selling the broadband provider’s shares following the release of an update on its performance and transactions.

According to the release, the ASX 200 share has completed the acquisition of the telecommunications business of AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL). Management believes this adds significant scale to its customer base and provides material earnings growth potential through its long-term strategic partnership with AGL.

In exchange, AGL has been issued $115 million in Aussie Broadband shares under a share subscription agreement. This represents approximately 22 million fully paid ordinary shares, which is approximately 7% of the issued capital.

The migration of AGL’s combined 350,000 NBN services and mobile connections will complete in the second quarter of FY 2027. Management expects this to deliver a step change in connections on the Aussie Broadband network.

The AGL telco business is expected to deliver $21 million in underlying EBITDA in the first 12 months post migration. However, it notes that there is upside potential from further growth in connections through AGL’s existing marketing channels and bundled energy offerings, as well as from margin expansion through scale and efficiency gains.

Management is ultimately targeting 500,000 subscribers from AGL’s 4.5 million customer base.

Elsewhere, the More and Tangerine Telecom customer migrations are on track, the acquisition of Nexgen has completed, and the divestment of Digital Sense Hosting has settled.

Trading update

The ASX 200 share also provided the market with a trading update this morning.

It revealed that it surpassed 1 million broadband connections in mid-May and is on track to become the third largest NBN service provider with more than 1.3 million NBN connections at the completion of the large-scale connection migrations and AGL telco acquisition.

In light of this, management expects to report earnings for FY 2026 in the middle of the previously announced underlying EBITDA guidance range of $162 million to $167 million. However, capital expenditure is expected to be at the upper end of the previously provided guidance range of $55 million to $60 million.

It is possible that this performance is softer than the market was expecting, putting pressure on the Aussie Broadband share price today.

The company’s chief executive, Brian Maher, commented:

I’m immensely proud of the effort delivered by the team. Completing one transaction is significant but completing four transactions within six months, while delivering the largest migration of connections on the NBN network to date and continuing to grow the business organically, is exceptional. These transactions are central to our upgraded Look‑to‑28 ambitions, repositioning the Company to deliver higher‑quality and more sustainable earnings streams.

While competition remains strong, our FY27 pricing plans, continued focus on Australian‑based customer service, and high-quality network performance position us well to continue winning new customers, particularly those migrating from legacy technologies and lower‑speed services. The operational leverage from increased scale is expected to improve capital efficiency and support stronger returns over time.

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The ASX Ltd (ASX: ASX) share price is rising on Monday morning.

At the time of writing, the stock exchange operator’s shares are up 1% to $49.77.

Why is the ASX share price rising?

Investors have been bidding the embattled company’s shares higher today after it released an update on proceedings brought by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) relating to statements made in 2022 on the progress of the previous CHESS project.

The corporate regulator commenced civil proceedings against ASX in August 2024 alleging three statements that were made in 2022 regarding the previous CHESS project were misleading and contravened the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001.

According to today’s update, ASX has settled the proceedings and agrees that it contravened these provisions of the ASIC Act when it made the “progressing well” representation.

However, ASIC is no longer pursuing allegations of misleading statements in relation to representations the Project was “tracking to the Published Plan” and “Tracking to Go-Live in April 2023.”

What’s the penalty?

The release reveals that as part of the settlement, and subject to the approval of the Federal Court of Australia, ASX will pay a penalty of $20.5 million and will contribute $3 million to ASIC’s legal costs.

The amount will be provisioned in FY 2026 and be recognised as a non-recurring significant item. ASX’s contribution to ASIC’s legal costs will also be recognised as a significant item in FY 2026.

The good news is that given this development, the two parties will no longer be proceeding to trial.

Commenting on the settlement, ASX chair, David Clarke, said:

The market must have confidence in what ASX says about its operations as these statements can be relied upon to make decisions. When we stopped the CHESS project in November 2022 to reassess our whole approach, that tested market confidence in ASX and called into question the nature of statements previously made. As the market operator and a steward of critical market infrastructure, our words matter.

I am sorry ASX fell short. We recognise the impact this has on trust and confidence, and we take responsibility for the lessons that must be learned from that experience. The CHESS project is now on firmer footing, and our decision to settle this matter reflects the desire by the Board to focus ASX on building for the future while maintaining the work still required to build confidence and deliver for the market. We will continue the reset across the Group, informed by the findings of the ASIC Inquiry report delivered earlier this year.

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The Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX: SIG) share price is in focus after the company announced it has withdrawn from the potential acquisition of The Boots Group. The company says this decision follows a preliminary review of the sale process.

What did Sigma Healthcare report?

• Sigma has ceased all discussions regarding the purchase of The Boots Group.
• The Board determined the acquisition would not meet current strategic or capital investment objectives.
• International growth remains a key strategic pillar for Sigma.
• Recent Memorandum of Understanding signed with Greenlight Healthcare to explore UK market opportunities.

What else do investors need to know?

Sigma had been considering the Boots acquisition to accelerate its expansion in the UK, leveraging Boots’ well-established brand and presence. After initial investigations, Sigma found that the deal did not align with its strategic aims or capital discipline.

The company reiterated its commitment to international growth, particularly in core offshore markets, while continuing to assess new market opportunities. Sigma also stressed its confidence in its current growth strategy, which prioritises strengthening its position in the Australian market.

What’s next for Sigma Healthcare?

Looking ahead, Sigma says it will keep assessing acquisition opportunities in Australia and internationally that align with its strategy and offer sustainable returns to shareholders. The company’s focus remains on its established plans, including the recent MoU with Greenlight Healthcare, as it seeks growth through disciplined investment and partnering in key markets.

Sigma Healthcare share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Sigma Healthcare shares have declined 19%, trailing the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen 4% over the same period.

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If they gave prizes for the most underwhelming takeover offers, we might have a winner on Monday.

This morning, Frasers Group plc, one of the largest shareholders of Accent Group Ltd (ASX: AX1), lodged a takeover offer through Barrenjoey Markets.

However, unlike most takeover offers that are a significant premium to the prevailing share price, Frasers Group has made a very unattractive offer to the footwear retailer’s shareholders.

What takeover offer has been made?

According to the release, Sports Direct owner Frasers Group has offered to buy Accent shares for 65 cents per share.

This is exactly the price that the ASX stock’s shareholders could have sold their shares on Friday of last week if they wanted, with Accent shares ending the period at 65 cents.

And with the Platypus and HypeDC owner’s shares down over 60% from their 52-week high, many shareholders would be making a sizeable capital loss on their investment.

It is also worth noting that Accent shares are up 9% to 71 cents on Monday, which is comfortably ahead of the offer price.

What is Frasers Group saying?

Frasers Group revealed that it doesn’t have confidence in the ASX stock’s chair, Lawrence Myers, and believes it would do a better job running its brands. It said:

Frasers is a great believer in the strength of the brands sold through Accent’s retail network and has very successful commercial relationships with most of the brand owners through its existing global business. Frasers is highly confident in the long‑term potential of the brands in the Australian market. However, Frasers has significant concerns regarding Accent’s strategic direction and performance under its chairman, Lawrence Myers, and the incumbent management team.

In forming this view, Frasers has had regard to matters including Accent’s recent financial performance, approach to capital management, which has seen Accent continue to prioritise shareholder distributions during a period of declining earnings, increased borrowings and ongoing growth investment obligations, and the Accent Board’s approach to executive compensation as well as the level of goodwill reported on Accent’s balance sheet as at 29 June 2025.

It also warned that shareholders that don’t accept the offer could face dilution from potential capital raises in the future. It adds:

If you retain your Accent Shares and do not accept the Offer, you may remain exposed to the risks and uncertainties associated with a continued investment in Accent, which include potential exposure to risks associated with any future equity dilution resulting from any issue of securities that Accent may decide to make or any increased debt funding that Accent may decide to obtain in response to its recent subdued financial performance and future capital and operational expenditure requirements.

Foolish takeaway

While some of what Frasers is saying is fair, it is worth remembering that many discretionary retailers are struggling in the current environment. So, it may not be fair to judge the company’s performance during this period. As a result, I would be surprised if the majority of shareholders accepted the offer.

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The Perseus Mining Ltd (ASX: PRU) share price is in focus after the company announced an increase of its on-market share buy-back to A$150 million, having already completed A$100 million in purchases. Perseus has now repurchased more than 45 million shares since August 2024, highlighting its strong cash generation and commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

What did Perseus Mining report?

• On-market buy-back increased by A$50 million to a new total of A$150 million
• Over A$100 million of shares already repurchased under the latest buy-back
• 45,076,176 shares bought back since August 2024 at an average price of A$4.07 per share
• Buy-backs now comprise around 3.3% of shares on issue at maiden buy-back announcement
• Board cites market-leading free cash flow as key to funding both buy-backs and growth

What else do investors need to know?

The expanded share buy-back signals the Board’s confidence in Perseus’ financial position and outlook. The company has indicated that the timing and pricing of further share repurchases will depend on market conditions, and retains the option to suspend or end the programme at any time.

Perseus says the decision fits within its Capital Allocation Framework and aims to balance shareholder returns with the funding needs of its organic growth pipeline. The repurchases are being made in accordance with ASX Listing Rules and the Corporations Act.

What did Perseus Mining management say?

Managing Director & CEO Craig Jones said:

The decision to expand our on-market buyback to A$150 million emphasizes our clear focus on total shareholder return and capital allocation discipline. Our operations continue to produce solid and sustained cash flows. Given the current market conditions continue to undervalue our high-margin production profile and organic upside, buying back our own shares represents a highly accretive use of capital. This expansion allows us to efficiently return value to our shareholders while preserving our strong balance sheet to execute our corporate growth initiatives.

What’s next for Perseus Mining?

Looking ahead, Perseus plans to continue balancing capital returns with growth investments. Management remains focused on leveraging strong free cash flow to return value to shareholders, while maintaining financial flexibility for further growth initiatives.

Investors can expect ongoing updates on the buy-back’s progress and any developments impacting the company’s growth pipeline or capital management strategy.

Perseus Mining share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Perseus Mining shares have risen 29%, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen 3% over the same period.

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The Atlas Arteria Group (ASX: ALX) share price is in focus today after Diamond Infraco 1 Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of IFM Global Infrastructure Fund, increased its takeover offer to $5.10 per security – a 17.8% premium to the pre-offer closing price. The improved bid has also removed several offer conditions, leaving only prescribed occurrences outstanding.

What did Atlas Arteria report?

• Offer price increased from $4.75 to $5.10 per security
• The new offer represents a 17.8% premium to the closing price on 24 April 2026
• Bidder’s voting power in Atlas Arteria now stands at 34.59%
• The offer is unconditional except for ‘no prescribed occurrences’
• Bidders authorised to acquire securities on-market at or below the offer price

What else do investors need to know?

The bidder has declared the $5.10 offer “best and final” in the absence of a competing proposal, meaning it won’t be raised further unless another suitor emerges. Shareholders can also choose to sell on-market for T+2 settlement terms at or above the offer price, but should be aware that brokerage fees may apply.

Diamond Infraco has highlighted that the offer gives a cash certain value now, contrasted against the risks and uncertainty of Atlas Arteria’s alternative plans, such as a potential Chicago Skyway sale. The company stressed that a sale has already been under consideration for over a year, with no firm outcome.

What’s next for Atlas Arteria?

The offer remains open until 7:00pm on 25 June 2026, unless extended. If accepted, shareholders who go via the offer will generally receive payment within 21 days of the offer closing, while those selling on-market settle in two business days but forfeit further participation.

Looking ahead, the next key event will be the resolution of the sole remaining offer condition (no prescribed occurrences) and the board’s recommendation. Shareholders are encouraged to review all documents and consider their options.

Atlas Arteria share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Atlas Arteria shares have declined 6%, trailing the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen 3% over the same period.

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