Consumer

McPherson's Limited (ASX:MCP) is a supplier of essential health and beauty products in Australia, with a portfolio including Manicare, Swisspers, Lady Jayne, Maseur, Glam, Dr. LeWinn’s and Fusion Health. The company focuses on growing these brands through pharmacy, grocery, health food and e-commerce channels. …

The latest proposal was submitted on 9 September 2026 and IDP confirmed its rejection on 22 September. It was the second approach this year after an earlier AUD 2.30-per-share proposal. The new proposal carried a price of AUD 2.50 per share and was indicative …

Wellnex Life develops, manufactures, and markets consumer healthcare products under owned and licensed brands, with Pain Away being its most prominent brand in Australia. The Pain Away range comprises over-the-counter analgesic and topical pain relief products distributed through pharmacy, grocery, and retail channels.

• Clover Corporation Ltd is progressing its FY26 operating performance and specialty nutritional lipid business.

• The company's activities centre on its portfolio of Tasmanian food and beverage brands.

• Audeara has launched the process for a US OTC listing following what the company described as a record FY26.

James Hardie is a leading manufacturer of fibre cement siding and trim products for residential and commercial construction, with operations across North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The company also owns AZEK, a manufacturer of composite decking, railing and accessories, following anAcquisitioncompleted in …