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Nanoveu led the week after live drone trials, while Gratifii slumped on deal changes and X2M dropped after a discounted capital raising. Across the tech board, buyers backed real revenue, cash receipts and contract wins, but punished dilution, legal noise and weak post-gap trading.

FBR has locked in a binding agreement for an initial $900,000 convertible note issue, with options to raise up to $3.87 million subject to shareholder approval and other conditions. The funds will support general working capital as the company explores a confidential acquisition opportunity.

The week’s biggest finance moves came from capital structure changes, fresh funding and one very large private asset revaluation. Governance fights and merger work also kept investors busy.

FBR Ltd is set to slash its share count by consolidating every 50 securities into one, impacting ordinary shares, performance rights, and options. The move awaits shareholder approval with critical milestones scheduled throughout July 2026.

Small caps drove the biggest moves, with Alvo Minerals surging, Klevo extending a payments-fuelled rally, and FBR jumping on fresh contract news. At the larger end, takeover bids, mine funding deals and a strong Liontown update kept resources and corporate activity at the centre of trading.

Robotics, AI chips and defence software drove the week’s biggest technology moves, but not every early jump held. Investors chased clear revenue growth and contract wins, while cash pressure and equity raisings kept a lid on parts of the sector.

FBR Limited secured its first overseas Mantis welding robot sale, launched the Firehawk refractory robot, and expanded its Wall as a Service footprint in Victoria, while navigating a cash balance under $700,000.

FBR Limited has locked in a binding $400,000–$450,000 Wall as a Service® contract with AMOVEO, marking a key step in deploying its Hadrian® robotic construction technology at scale. The company also inked a strategic MOU to pilot a hybrid robotic-modular housing solution targeting Australia’s affordable housing shortage.

One microcap exploded higher on a tiny capital raise, while several software names were sold hard despite reporting growth. The week split cleanly between “cash in the bank” stories and “still burning cash” worries.

FBR Limited reports a significant reduction in half-year losses alongside new robotic product launches, yet cash flow challenges raise questions about its financial sustainability.

A handful of small caps ripped higher, but plenty still slipped even after good news. This week’s biggest moves came from a platform partnership win, a reinstated stock, and a cash settlement that removed a long-running dispute.

FBR Limited has set a new speed record with its Hadrian H04 bricklaying robot and secured its first binding sale of the Mantis welding robot, while advancing its partnership with Samsung Heavy Industries and navigating tight cash reserves.