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Alice Queen Limited has pushed back the closing date of its $5.77 million rights issue to 12 June 2026, giving shareholders more time to subscribe at 0.9 cents per share. The extension reflects the company's effort to maximise shareholder involvement ahead of the planned capital raise completion.

Centrepoint Alliance has agreed to acquire client books from Cairns Wealth and Pinnacle Wealth, expanding its salaried advice business and Queensland presence. The $3 million deal is expected to add $0.6 million in EBIT and be earnings accretive in FY27, supported by a new $10 million NAB acquisition facility.

Findi Limited surged revenue by 36% to $83 million for FY26 but posted a hefty $52.6 million net loss, weighed down by integration costs and capital delays. The company completed a major consolidation of its Indian financial infrastructure assets and secured $25 million in fresh capital to support growth and liquidity.

Sequoia Financial Group has pushed back its interim dividend payment to 29 June 2026 due to unresolved court proceedings and negotiations over the sale of its InterPrac subsidiary. The Federal Court has set a tight timetable for filings on the Share Sale Agreement status, with a potential hearing in July.

ANZ Bank New Zealand has lodged an appeal against a High Court summary judgment in a class action related to consumer credit laws, prolonging legal uncertainty for the lender.

Booster Innovation Fund has trimmed its net asset value per unit to $1.47 following a $723,000 valuation adjustment driven by slower growth and capital raising dynamics in its portfolio.

Sandon Capital has completed a $9 million conditional placement of notes, pending approval of a key Restructure Proposal by noteholders in June. The raise aims to support potential redemptions, working capital, and new investments.

Cuscal has finalised its purchase of New Zealand’s Paymark, aiming for earnings growth and a strong return on capital in the coming financial year.

Navigator Global Investments has wrapped up its $145 million entitlement offer, securing $4.1 million from retail investors despite modest participation, with the remainder allocated to sub-underwriters.

Judo Bank has successfully upsized a capital-relief securitisation to $750 million, strengthening its CET1 ratio and enhancing return on equity for FY27.

Betashares Capital Ltd has released estimated monthly distribution amounts for May 2026 for 20 ETFs trading on the ASX AQUA market, with payments scheduled for mid-June. These figures are preliminary and subject to adjustment in the final announcement.

8I Holdings Limited boosted its investment gains sixfold to S$1.28 million in FY2026, driven by U.S. tech equities, yet geopolitical turmoil and currency swings led to a reduced net loss of S$0.36 million.