Latest Listings And Ipos News

Australian Foundation Investment Company (AFIC) announces the retirement of long-serving CEO Mark Freeman and the appointment of Alison Gibson as his successor, marking a significant leadership transition for the $12 billion investment firm.

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.

Black Canyon Limited (ASX, BCA) has unveiled promising exploration results and positive scoping studies for its manganese and iron projects in Western Australia, positioning itself as a key emerging developer in the sector.

Judo Capital Holdings Limited has reported a robust half-year result, with profit before tax rising 26% over the prior half and 53% year-on-year, driven by strong SME loan book growth and stable net interest margins.

TradeWindow has successfully closed its NZ$5.9 million Share Purchase Plan, with retail investors contributing around NZ$217,000. Shares will be allotted at NZ$0.25 each, matching the previous placement price.

BPH Energy has successfully raised $0.54 million by issuing over 542 million new listed options, allowing existing option holders to maintain their stake in the company’s future.

Qualitas Limited has delivered a standout first half of FY26, posting a 30% rise in normalised net profit before tax and record investment deployment, reinforcing its position in Australia’s alternative investment sector.

Ophir High Conviction Fund reported a 6.24% increase in net assets to $765 million for the half-year ended December 2025, despite a sharp 62.7% fall in operating profit. The Fund’s portfolio performance slowed significantly, prompting no distributions during the period.

Vita Life Sciences has reported a strong FY2025 with record revenue of $93.3 million and net profit after tax rising 18.8%, while declaring a 14.0 cents per share dividend.

H&G High Conviction Limited has significantly reduced its half-year loss following asset divestment and is actively exploring strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value amid looming ASX re-compliance requirements.

Pengana International Equities reported a half-year net profit of $4.6 million, down from $26.9 million last year, while announcing an increased fully franked dividend and initiating a strategic review to address shareholder concerns.

Swoop Holdings has completed the placement of its entitlement offer shortfall, raising an additional $0.7 million and bringing total proceeds to $10 million. Notably, non-executive directors have subscribed for half of the shortfall shares, pending shareholder approval.