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WhiteHawk Limited has raised A$1.5 million through a share placement to fund integration and growth of its newly acquired Quixxi Clarity AI platform, marking a strategic push into the AI governance market.

icetana AI has landed a US$176,450 SaaS contract through SoftBank Robotics for Japan Reliance Service Corporation, adding around 10% to its annual recurring revenue and highlighting growing demand for AI security in Japan.

Comvita launches a NZ$30 million renounceable Rights Offer to refinance debt and bring Southeast Asian consumer giant Fraser and Neave onboard as a strategic investor with a near 20% stake.

Harvest Technology Group has secured independent validation of its Nodestream platform's strong fit within the US defence sector, highlighting a clear pathway for market entry focused on bandwidth-constrained communications.

X2M Connect has secured a new Smart Community Agreement for 800 homes in Victoria’s Glanmire Park estate, adding an estimated $1.6 million revenue opportunity to its growing Australian smart community pipeline.

Audeara Ltd has posted its second straight quarter of positive operating cash flow, driven by a record Australian wholesale order and expanding technology licensing deals. The company’s cash balance rose to $1.05 million as it advances global market expansions.

Tamboran Resources Corporation is extending its capital raise with a partially underwritten retail entitlement offer worth up to A$27 million, following a US$163 million institutional and public offering. The proceeds will accelerate drilling and resource delineation in the Beetaloo Basin, aiming to underpin first gas sales in 2026.

Horizon Oil’s Letter of Intent with Power and Water Corporation for a new Mereenie gas sales deal has expired without replacement, prompting a suspension of planned infill drilling and a notable cut to capital expenditure forecasts.

Diatreme Resources is consolidating its Far North Queensland silica assets by selling the Cape Flattery Silica Project to its joint venture with Sibelco, securing $7.4 million in fresh capital and streamlining project ownership ahead of key development milestones.

WhiteHawk (ASX: WHK) has acquired Quixxi, gaining the Clarity AI platform to extend its cybersecurity services into the burgeoning global AI governance sector. The deal positions WhiteHawk at the convergence of cybersecurity, data governance, and AI risk management amid rapid market growth and regulatory momentum.

Ainsworth Game Technology Limited has released its Target’s Statement recommending shareholders accept an unconditional proportional off-market takeover bid by Mr Kjerulf David Hastings Ainsworth at $1.30 per share, representing a premium to recent trading prices.

Pacific Edge reported a 2.7% increase in test volumes for Q4 2026 despite operational challenges, supported by growing momentum toward Medicare coverage and expanded commercial payer adoption in the US and Asia Pacific.