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NEXTDC is seeking A$1.1 billion from institutional investors through subordinated convertible notes, adding to its funding capacity for an increasingly capital-intensive data centre pipeline. The deal offers a low indicative coupon, but introduces future dilution risk and could create short-term share price pressure through associated hedging activity.

Fat Prophets Global Contrarian Fund will pay an unfranked final dividend of 3 cents per share after what it describes as strong investment performance. Shareholders can reinvest through the fund’s DRP at a 2.5% discount to the relevant ASX trading average.

Revolver Resources says it knows of no undisclosed information behind a sharp rise in its shares and trading volume. The company pointed only to ongoing work at the Dianne Copper Mine and progress towards a positive Final Investment Decision.

Central Asia Metals shareholders have greenlit the allotment of new shares to fund their acquisition of Cygnus Metals, marking a pivotal step in the takeover process. Bell Potter joins Morgans to help Cygnus shareholders navigate CREST accounts for trading post-scheme.

Loyal Metals has completed its takeover by PT Bumi Resources, with scheme consideration paid to shareholders and trading suspended ahead of imminent delisting from the ASX.

The Progress 2021-1 Trust’s A$920 million Class A Floating Rate Notes were suspended from ASX trading after being redeemed, with the Trust set for removal from the official list.

An independent expert has pegged 3D Energi’s 20% stake in VIC/P79 at US$19.8 million, setting a September deadline for ConocoPhillips to exercise its buy-out right. The valuation, however, is contested by 3D Energi’s board.

Babylon Pump & Power reported a $5.2 million EBITDA loss in FY26 amid legacy maintenance struggles but saw its rental segment revenue surge 160%. The company exited maintenance post-year end and raised $7.27 million to strengthen its balance sheet and fund rental growth.

Babylon Pump & Power has successfully raised $7.27 million through an entitlement offer combining cash and debt conversion, strengthening its focus on water management rentals. Blue Hire founder Byron Ynema joins the board as the largest shareholder.

Winton Land’s governance is under strain after independent directors Steven Joyce and Guy Fergusson resigned citing conflicts with the majority shareholder. The board must urgently appoint new independent directors to maintain NZX compliance and avoid potential trading suspension.

Raiz Invest posted a 21% revenue jump and a 93% surge in underlying EBITDA for FY26, marking a return to profitability amid a CEO transition and a strategic shift towards a broader wealth platform.

Pengana Capital Group reported a statutory loss of $5.6 million for FY26 despite a 14% rise in funds under management, driven by upfront costs linked to new product launches and expanding private credit platforms.