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Earthletica, which has successfully raised $1.13 million via a Birchal equity crowdfunding campaign.

The Abercrombie Group Pty Ltd to acquire all outstanding shares in the business that it does not already own.

As well as the $2 million raised through the Series C funding round, YSB has also taken on a $4 million trade finance facility via NAB.

First Pacific Company Limited and Wilmar International Limited have announced that they are proceeding with due diligence following a recommendation by the Board of Directors of Goodman Fielder Limited to accept a joint takeover of Goodman Fielder by a 50/50 joint venture between First Pacific and Wilmar.

The funding round, which was conducted by a convertible note, was led by Bell Potter and included participation from existing investors Washington H Soul Pattinson, Regal Partners and Perennial Partners.

Bont Cycling has appointed Alex Malone as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

The largest claim is from Camilla’s Australian arm, claiming Saks owes it $760,603.10.

The Woolmark Company has announced the appointment of Ajay Pradhan as its new Country Manager for India.

JCDecaux Australia has appointed Angus Leech to a newly created national role focused on revenue leadership.

Independent brewer Better Beer has announced the appointment of industry leader Ryan Saundry as the company’s first independent non-executive director, strengthening its board as the business enters a new growth phase.