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Beetaloo Energy has secured full underwriting for its $5 million Share Purchase Plan, with shareholder approval for the share issuance and any shortfall shares to be sought at the upcoming AGM on 29 May 2026.

Bourns, Inc. has crossed the 90% acceptance threshold in its takeover of Rakon, making the offer unconditional and triggering compulsory acquisition rights and a planned delisting from NZX.

Rakon Limited has swung back to profit in FY26, reporting a 24% revenue lift and doubling EBITDA, while Bourns' takeover offer edges closer to completion with 85% shareholder acceptance and pending French regulatory approval.

Ramsay Health Care has announced a fully franked distribution of AUD 3.3608 per security on its perpetual preference shares, subject to board approval by late August. The payment reflects a total annualised rate of 6.7%, linked to the 180-day BBSW plus a margin.

Alicanto Minerals has obtained an A$18.1 million non-dilutive funding package from Stria Lithium, including cash and equity, to support resource expansion at the Mt Henry Gold Project, where diamond drilling is currently underway.

NEXTDC Limited (ASX:NXT) has announced a A$1 billion wholesale offer of subordinated hybrid securities, fully backed by a binding commitment from Canadian investment group La Caisse. The capital raise aims to support NEXTDC’s growth strategy and infrastructure expansion through to FY29.

Fat Prophets Global Contrarian Fund Ltd reported a dramatic turnaround with a $9.3 million profit for the half-year ended December 2025, up from just $14,000 a year earlier, alongside a declared interim dividend.

London City Equities Limited reported a 38% revenue increase and a $5.6 million capital gain from asset sales, while boosting liquidity to nearly 60% of its portfolio and raising dividends amid a cautious investment outlook.

Contact Energy Limited has reported a striking 43.9% increase in net profit for the half-year ending December 2025, even as revenue fell by 5.3%. The company’s acquisition of Manawa Energy Limited has boosted its net tangible assets, underpinning a healthy interim dividend.

Charter Hall Retail REIT reported a robust half-year result with statutory profit surging to $240.7 million, driven by portfolio growth and strategic transactions. The REIT also advanced its convenience retail focus and announced a major debt refinancing.

Insignia Financial has responded to ASX concerns over past disclosures of performance rights, affirming shareholder approvals and outlining improved compliance measures.

Visionflex Group Limited reported a mixed quarter with a modest cash burn but strengthened its balance sheet through a significant debt-to-equity conversion and maintained solid funding capacity.