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XPON Technologies Group has acquired Alpha Digital for $1.72 million upfront plus performance earn-ins, immediately adding $4 million in recurring revenue and fast-tracking its path to profitability.

XPON Technologies has agreed to acquire Alpha Digital, a leading Australian digital marketing firm, in a deal designed to fast-track AI-driven growth and profitability. The acquisition adds $4.6 million in revenue and sets the stage for expanded AI-powered marketing solutions.

Zimi Limited confirms $1.42 million in open orders with key distributor GSM Electrical, backed by shareholder approval for up to $6 million in future sales. The company also advances its commercial market ambitions through a new partnership with Zencontrol.

betr Entertainment has successfully raised $130 million through a fully underwritten equity offer priced at a 13.7% premium, underpinning its strategic acquisition of PointsBet and positioning for growth in the Australian wagering market.

QPM Energy Limited has announced a significant 31% upgrade to its Moranbah Gas Project's 2P reserves, now certified at 435PJ, reinforcing the asset's status as a tier 1 gas resource with substantial uncontracted volumes.

Helios Energy has confirmed significant contingent resources at its Presidio Project in West Texas, supported by new technical partnerships and a strengthened leadership team. The company raised $4.3 million to advance its development plans amid a shifting US energy landscape.

Mad Paws Holding Limited reported a robust 22% year-on-year growth in Gross Merchandise Value over March-April 2025, driven by marketplace momentum despite a 6% decline in group operating revenue. Strategic marketing campaigns and operational enhancements underpin the company’s growth trajectory.

Urbanise.com Limited reported steady Q3 FY2025 revenue with recurring income dominating, resolved a key contract dispute, and maintained positive operating cash flow for the third consecutive quarter.

Origin Energy’s March 2025 quarterly report reveals an 11% drop in Australia Pacific LNG revenue due to lower volumes and prices, while gas sales and Octopus Energy’s customer base expand robustly. Renewables investments advance with key project milestones.

Wisr has upgraded its FY25 loan origination growth guidance to over 90%, driven by a 115% surge in Q3FY25 loan originations and improved credit quality metrics. The fintech lender’s disciplined growth and technology investments position it well for scaling in a shifting personal and vehicle lending market.

betr Entertainment Limited has launched a fully underwritten A$130 million capital raising to fund its acquisition of a 19.9% stake in PointsBet and advance a superior takeover proposal valued at A$360 million. The move positions betr as PointsBet’s largest shareholder and challenges the existing MIXI scheme with enhanced funding certainty and synergy prospects.

betr Entertainment Limited has launched a fully underwritten A$130 million capital raising to fund its acquisition of a 19.9% stake in PointsBet Holdings Limited and advance a superior takeover proposal. The move aims to create a leading Australian wagering operator with significant cost synergies and a clear path to ASX 300 inclusion.