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FirstWave Cloud Technology has secured an approximately A$1.06 million placement to fund sales conversion and the launch of Open-AudIT 7 and an AI fault-diagnosis product. The raise follows a sharp reduction in losses, positive operating cash flow and a lower cost base, but adds about 151.3 million shares to the register.

Stakk has executed a five-year US$9 million agreement with US banking technology provider Candescent, with its AI-powered cheque and document intelligence already deployed. The contract commits approximately US$1.8 million in annual revenue through 2030 and is expected to contribute above Stakk’s FY2027 revenue milestone.

Artrya has signed a five-year agreement with Huntsville Hospital Health System, converting the first participant in its SAPPHIRE Study into a commercial customer. The deal carries a minimum contracted value of US$0.5 million for Salix Coronary Anatomy, with further usage-based revenue possible from other modules.

FirstWave Cloud Technology has sharply reduced its FY26 loss and generated positive operating cash flow as network monitoring and Latin American revenue accelerated. But a $5.35 million net current asset deficiency, covenant breach and planned capital raise leave the turnaround dependent on continued execution.

Acusensus has exercised a second six-month extension to its NSW mobile speed camera agreement, adding an estimated $16 million in contracted value through June 2027. The more consequential question remains unresolved: whether the company can convert the ongoing tender into a longer-term deal.

Stakk Limited (ASX:SKK) delivered a sharp FY2026 revenue increase and moved to audited operating profitability, but its next test is considerably larger: integrating ParaScript while servicing new debt and converting contracted revenue into cash. The company is targeting A$55.2 million of pro forma revenue and A$18.5 million of EBITDA in FY2027.

Prophecy International’s revenue fell 15% and its statutory loss widened to $7.9 million in FY26, leaving the software group with $1 million in cash and negative net assets. A major restructure, new debtor finance facility and AI product launch offer a recovery plan, but the auditor has warned of material uncertainty around the company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

FortifAI has emerged from its first year as an AI infrastructure company with $20.4 million in cash, but a $29 million statutory loss and sharply lower gaming revenue. The company now needs to turn NOL8’s early testing and partnerships into commercial adoption before its cash-backed growth strategy faces a harder test.

ION Video has reported a $4.52 million FY2026 loss and a $3.21 million operating cash drain, even as a post-year-end $4.25 million placement lifted its balance sheet. Auditors have preserved their opinion but flagged material uncertainty over the company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

Decidr AI Industries delivered 99% revenue growth and a A$13.6 million annualised exit rate in FY26, but the company’s A$32.4 million loss and auditor-highlighted going concern uncertainty put funding at the centre of its next chapter. Management is targeting A$5 million in annualised savings while seeking to convert early AI deployments into recurring revenue.

SOCO Corporation Ltd (ASX:SOC) reported a $6.35 million FY26 statutory loss after writing down its Axsym business, even as second-half revenue, margins and cash flow improved. The company enters FY27 with $9.5 million of contracted project value carried forward and a further $4 million secured since year-end.

XPON Technologies has completed the sale of Datisan to Incubeta Australia, securing $8.1 million in cash and potential additional earn-out consideration of up to A$2 million. The transaction leaves XPON focused on its Wondaris AI Marketing Platform and AI-sector acquisitions.