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Li-S Energy has secured a collaboration and supply agreement with a leading defence technology firm to test its lithium-sulfur batteries for military applications, marking a strategic step into the global defence sector.

Xero Limited has announced a binding agreement to acquire Melio Limited for US$2.5 billion, backed by a fully underwritten A$1.85 billion equity raise. This strategic move aims to accelerate Xero’s US growth and more than double its FY25 revenue by FY28.

Xero Limited has agreed to acquire Melio Limited, a leading US SMB bill pay platform, for US$2.5 billion, marking a significant leap in its US growth strategy. The deal is backed by a substantial A$1.85 billion equity raise and aims to accelerate revenue and market presence by FY28.

archTIS Limited addresses ASX concerns over a sharp rise in its share price, linking the movement to recent contract wins in major defence markets and ongoing acquisition talks in the US.

DTI Group has successfully closed a fully underwritten entitlement offer, raising $2.69 million to support its transit technology ambitions. The offer saw strong shareholder participation alongside a managed shortfall placement.

Fortifai Limited has successfully raised $2.3 million through an upsized share placement, aiming to bolster its AI Gaming Lab and technology partnerships. The capital injection will support ongoing operations and strategic growth initiatives.

BluGlass has successfully raised $7.6 million through a placement and Share Purchase Plan to accelerate production of its advanced gallium nitride lasers and support a robust contract pipeline.

HITIQ Limited has closed its pro-rata rights issue, raising $360,426 before costs, and is now focusing on placing the remaining shortfall of shares within three months.

Locate Technologies has raised an additional A$239,180 through its At-the-Market facility and expanded its Bitcoin treasury to over 10 BTC, reinforcing its financial strategy amid growth plans.

Excite Technology Services has landed a $676,000 contract with the Department of Home Affairs to enhance national digital forensics capabilities, marking a significant step in its government IT services growth.

Jayride Group launches a new B2B SaaS platform aimed at transforming ground transportation with integrated payments, fleet management, and AI tools, promising higher margins and scalable growth.

Envirosuite has secured a key regulatory green light from FIRB for its acquisition by Ideagen, moving the proposed Scheme of Arrangement closer to shareholder approval.