• Mantengu renewed its cautionary notice on talks to acquire Averi Finance Assets, a deal that could trigger a reverse takeover.
• Negotiations continued, described as progressing well.
• Legal and regulatory work led by Bowmans; due diligence on South African assets started, described as progressing satisfactorily.
• Information on non-South African assets, including renewable energy, oil, gas, is expected in due course.
• Investors were urged to keep exercising caution in trading the securities until a further update.

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