Latest Capital And Funding News

Bank of Queensland (ASX: BOQ) has announced a strategic capital partnership with Challenger Limited (ASX: CGF), involving a $3.7 billion whole-of-loan sale and a forward flow arrangement for equipment finance assets. The deal aims to optimise BOQ’s funding base, support SME equipment finance growth, and enable capital returns to shareholders.

Korab Resources has progressed the sale of its Geolsec mineral lease ML27362 to Leka Fertiliser Shipping Pty Ltd for $4.35 million plus royalties, navigating buyer restructuring and pending ASX approval.

WA Kaolin Limited has announced a partially underwritten pro-rata rights offer to raise up to $34.9 million, aiming to reduce debt and provide working capital to stabilise its Wickepin kaolin operations amid ongoing ASX suspension.

Ava Risk Group has announced a $7 million strategic investment from US-based Hale Capital to fuel its expansion into the US federal security market and accelerate product development. This partnership aims to position Ava as a global leader in critical infrastructure protection with a strong US presence.

Turners Automotive Group has unveiled an ambitious roadmap aiming for $100 million net profit before tax by FY31, driven by organic growth and strategic network expansion across its integrated used car platform.

Vintage Energy has launched a $2.1 million equity entitlement offer to fund drilling two new gas wells, supported by a South Australian government grant, and to advance oil exploration in the Cooper Basin.

Meeka Metals is set to increase gold processing capacity at its Murchison Gold Project by 200,000 tonnes per annum through a $6 million ore sorting upgrade, targeting commissioning in September 2026. This innovative approach promises higher-grade feed, increased production, and lower costs.

HighCom Limited has successfully raised nearly $800,000 through a Share Purchase Plan, adding to a prior $7 million placement to fund product upgrades and sales growth.

Galilee Energy has confirmed the Zydeco-1 well is drill-ready following enhanced 3D seismic analysis, aiming to tap up to 8 billion cubic feet of gas and 0.5 million barrels of condensate in Louisiana with spudding planned for the second quarter of 2026.

Argent BioPharma reported a significantly reduced half-year loss of A$2.9 million, progressing a strategic acquisition to bolster its CannEpil drug pipeline and securing up to A$11 million in new funding.

LDR Capital Property Fund has locked in a lease renewal with the Commonwealth Government at Garema Court, extending tenancy to 2030 and significantly reducing near-term leasing risk.

Omni Bridgeway Limited reported a striking half-year performance with a 357% jump in net profit and a robust pipeline of legal finance investments. The company’s transformation into a capital-light fund manager is gaining momentum amid favourable regulatory shifts.