Latest Capital Raises News

Botanix Pharmaceuticals has launched a A$45 million capital raising to support the expansion of its dermatology product Sofdra®, while negotiating to reduce active pharmaceutical ingredient costs by up to 40%. The raising includes a two-tranche placement and a security purchase plan, with options offered to investors.

Botanix Pharmaceuticals has secured approximately A$45 million through a two-tranche placement and an underwritten security purchase plan to fund API purchases, derisk its supply chain, and accelerate growth of its flagship product Sofdra.

Brightstar Resources has appointed GR Engineering as the preferred EPC contractor for its Goldfields processing plant near Laverton, advancing towards first gold production by June 2027. The company is progressing debt financing and equity raising to fund development, supported by a robust updated feasibility study.

Aumega Metals has voluntarily suspended its ASX securities as it finalises a capital raising involving a significant new investor. The suspension is expected to last until the capital raising is completed and announced, or until trading resumes on 19 February.

Trek Metals has raised $15 million through a strongly supported share placement to fund a major drilling campaign at its promising Kuro manganese discovery in Western Australia’s Kimberley region.

Contact Energy has successfully completed a NZ$450 million placement as part of a NZ$525 million equity raise, supported by both existing and new international investors. The company now opens a NZ$75 million retail offer to eligible shareholders, marking a significant capital expansion.

Maggie Beer Holdings is fast-tracking a strategic review of its Hampers & Gifts Australia division following unsolicited approaches, while maintaining steady overall revenue and delivering significant cost savings.

SEEK Limited reported robust H1 FY2026 results, powered by AI-driven product innovation and pricing, delivering strong revenue and profit growth alongside a record interim dividend. However, a significant impairment on its Zhaopin investment weighed on reported earnings.

29Metals has successfully completed the retail portion of its entitlement offer, raising $31 million and finalising a $150 million capital injection to support its growth ambitions.

SEEK Limited has reported a robust first half for FY2026, driven by AI-enhanced products and strategic pricing, resulting in double-digit revenue growth and a record interim dividend.

SEEK Limited posted strong half-year revenue growth and record dividends, but a hefty impairment charge on its Chinese associate Zhaopin led to a significant net loss. The company’s strategic platform unification and Sidekicker reacquisition underpin operational momentum despite macroeconomic headwinds.

Adavale Resources has secured adjacent exploration licences from Alkane Resources, boosting its Parkes Gold-Copper Project footprint and strengthening its position along a key gold corridor in New South Wales.