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<WIRE> Codan Expands Zetron Communications Business Through Acquisition Of Eagle (ASX:CDA)

Codan Ltd expands its Zetron Communications business into the United Kingdom, Europe, and the Middle East through the acquisition of Eagle.

The binding agreement has been completed with the acquisition of 100% of Eagle Newco Limited.

Codan expects to spend an additional A$3 million in setup and integration costs over the next 12 months.

Eagle is expected to marginally contribute to Codan’s FY24 profitability.

The acquisition has been completed with a total consideration of A$22 million, funded by the company’s existing debt facility.

In year 2, the Eagle business will be earnings-per-share accretive for Codan.


<WIRE> Macquarie Downgrades AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) to 'Neutral', Shares Fall

Shares of AGL Energy fall as much as 4.6% to A$11.710, set for worst day since Feb 9, if losses hold.

Macquarie analysts downgrade AGL to ‘neutral’, trim PT to A$11.43 from A$11.59.

FY24 is likely to be peak earnings for AGL in the current cycle.

In near term, the markets appear to be suggesting that electricity pricing is nearing a peak, which challenges AGL’s ability to sustain FY24 earnings into FY25.

Macquarie says FY25 curve is reflecting current soft demand, strong coal generator performance and falling underlying commodity prices.

Seven of 11 analysts rate the stock ‘buy’ or higher, four ‘hold’, median PT is A$11.59 - Refinitiv data.

As of last close, stock up 52.2% this year.

AGL Energy is an Australian company engaged in the supply of electricity and gas services.






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<WIRE> Australia's DroneShield Jumps on the Launch of Area-Specific Satellite Denial Systems

Shares of Australia’s DroneShield (ASX:DRO) rise 10% to A$0.330, their biggest gain since July 19.

The drone detection technology firm announces the launch of a target area-specific Satellite Denial Systems.

The system allows defence customers to access GPS denial, including interference, spoofing, signal blockage, and GPS constellation failure.

The stock has risen 36.4% this year.