Latest Funding News

Hotel Property Investments (HPI) reported a robust half-year profit of A$16.7 million, driven by rising rental income and property valuations, while managing significant takeover defence costs amid Charter Hall Retail REIT and Hostplus bids.

Lord Resources has uncovered significant gravity anomalies at its Ilgarari Copper Project, revealing promising new drill targets and commencing an earn-in agreement to secure an 80% interest in the sulphide rights.

Nick Scali Limited reported a stronger-than-expected half-year profit, driven by solid ANZ performance, while its UK operations continue to face restructuring challenges amid store refurbishments.

Miramar Resources has confirmed the Bangemall region as a significant new nickel-copper province following detailed Micro-XRF analysis of drill samples from its Mount Vernon Project, revealing disseminated nickel and copper sulphides. This breakthrough positions Miramar as a first-mover with a dominant landholding in a highly prospective area.

ReNu Energy has agreed to sell its Countrywide Hydrogen Business, including a key Tasmanian green hydrogen project, to a management-controlled entity for up to $1.1 million, pending shareholder approval. This strategic divestment aims to relieve financial pressures and reposition the company as a debt-free vehicle focused on new growth opportunities.

Northern Minerals has completed the second tranche of its placement, raising $41.5 million to advance its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earth Project, focusing on the high-grade Wolverine deposit.

Micro-X Ltd has announced a $6 million capital raising alongside a $2.4 million strategic investment from Billion Prima, underpinning its pivot towards medical imaging and cashflow stability.

JPMorgan Asset Management has announced the final cash distributions for February 2025 across several of its active ETFs, providing investors with key dates and reinvestment options.

Metrics Real Estate Multi-Strategy Fund has updated its dividend announcement, confirming an ordinary distribution of AUD 0.0096 per unit for the month ending January 31, 2025, payable on February 10.

Eureka Group Holdings has acquired a mixed-use residential park in Gladstone, marking its strategic entry into the all-age rental market with promising yield and expansion potential.

Garda Property Group has reaffirmed its FY25 income return at 7.2 cents per security and upgraded its distribution payout ratio to 95% of FFO. The group plans to sell its North Lakes industrial site for $114 million and is marketing its Cairns Corporate Tower, aiming to reduce gearing and reposition as a focused industrial REIT.

KKR Credit Income Fund has announced an actual distribution of AUD 0.0167 per ordinary unit, comprised entirely of a return of capital with no foreign income or franking. This update finalises the distribution details following a prior estimate.