Latest Matrix Composites & Engineering (ASX:MCE) News

Rare earths, lithium and antimony stocks drove the week, while a handful of capital raisings and profit warnings hit hard. The biggest gains came from drilling wins and deal news. The sharpest falls came where investors faced dilution, weaker earnings or takeover friction.

Matrix Composites & Engineering Ltd has entered into an exclusivity deed with Advanced Innergy Holdings Limited (ASX: AIH) following AIH's non-binding proposal to acquire all Matrix shares at $0.40 each. The exclusivity period extends until 28 April 2026, during which AIH has exclusive due diligence rights.

Matrix Composites & Engineering has received a non-binding, indicative proposal from Advanced Innergy Holdings to acquire all shares at $0.40 each. The offer is conditional and under review by the Matrix board.

Matrix Composites & Engineering Ltd reported a $9.4 million loss for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by a 32% drop in revenue to $26.9 million. Despite the weak first half, the company anticipates a robust second half to meet or exceed last year’s full-year revenue.

Matrix Composites & Engineering has fully redeemed its $7.5 million convertible note, replacing it with a new term loan facility from NAB that offers improved terms and a streamlined debt structure.

Matrix Composites & Engineering Ltd delivered a solid FY25 with $74.8 million revenue driven by subsea buoyancy demand, underpinning a $5.0 million underlying EBITDA. The company’s $57 million subsea order book and recent $45 million SURF awards set a promising stage for FY26 growth.

Matrix Composites & Engineering reported a 12% revenue decline in FY25 due to subdued drilling activity but achieved record SURF segment growth and secured a strong order book for FY26.

Matrix Composites & Engineering Ltd posted a 12.1% revenue decline to $74.77 million for FY25, reporting a net loss of $2.2 million as subdued drilling buoyancy markets weighed on results despite strong growth in subsea buoyancy products.

Matrix Composites & Engineering has landed a new A$10 million subsea buoyancy contract for a Gulf of Mexico project, adding to over A$45 million in awards this financial year and reinforcing its global SURF market presence.

Matrix Composites & Engineering has landed a significant A$35 million subsea buoyancy contract with a major international energy services firm, underpinning its growth trajectory into FY2026.

Matrix Composites & Engineering has declined a reverse merger proposal from Advanced Innergy Solutions, citing undervaluation and strong standalone prospects. The decision underscores Matrix's confidence in its growth strategy and capital position.

Matrix Composites & Engineering has clarified details of a conditional merger proposal with Advanced Innergy Solutions, highlighting a significant shift in shareholding and advising shareholders to await further updates.