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Ausbuild possesses land development and construction capabilities, aiming to strengthen supply capacity through local operations and to establish a full-scale entry into the local market.\n\n### Outlook and schedule\nThe acquisition will obtain 51% of the shares of Ausbuild Group Pty Ltd. and Ausbuild Partners Pty Ltd via a newly established SPC. The final acquisition price is subject to adjustment. The transfer completion date is January 2027 (planned). 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