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Pilot Energy remains suspended from trading as it pursues strategic funding for its Cliff Head Carbon Storage Project, securing $500,000 in short-term loans to support working capital.

Westpac Banking Corporation declared a fully franked distribution of AUD 1.3884 per Westpac Capital Notes 9 for the quarter ending September 2026, reflecting a 5.5082% annualised rate based on the latest 3-month BBSW plus margin.

Mesoblast has drawn US$50 million from a new five-year facility that reduces its interest burden and retires expensive short-term debt, strengthening its financial position ahead of commercial expansion.

Echo IQ has locked in a binding Heads of Agreement with Pro Medicus for a strategic A$20 million investment and a US commercial partnership to accelerate adoption of its AI-powered cardiac diagnostic platform.

Alliance Nickel has pushed out the maturity of its unsecured loans by a year to June 2027, increasing the interest rate from 12% to 13%. This move provides ongoing funding as the company advances strategic discussions around its NiWest nickel-cobalt project.

PointsBet’s FY26 nine-month report reflects a transitional period marked by MIXI’s 66.4% takeover, a slight revenue dip to AUD 186.6 million, and a near breakeven normalised EBITDA. Australian revenue softened by 4%, while Canada grew 13% driven by iGaming momentum.

White Energy has arranged a $1 million unsecured loan from a company linked to its chairman to support due diligence on planned acquisitions and cover working capital before a capital raising.

ClearVue Technologies has boosted its capital raising to $6.25 million, with significant board participation and revised loan terms, while its Gen 3 Vision Glass secures crucial EN 1279-5 certification.

General Capital Limited posted record revenue growth of 18% to $26.76 million for FY26, driven by a 63% jump in loan receivables and a 34% rise in term deposits. The group declared a final dividend, reflecting confidence amid economic uncertainty and a positive credit rating upgrade for its finance subsidiary.

Whitefield Industrials delivered a $21.1 million net profit for FY2026, upheld its long-standing dividend track record, and outperformed its benchmark despite geopolitical tensions and market volatility.

Memphasys has secured $1.2 million through a share placement to support the global expansion and manufacturing scale-up of its Felix™ sperm selection system. The company also extended a major convertible note, reinforcing financial flexibility amid growing international contracts.

Macquarie Group Limited has announced a quarterly distribution of AUD 1.5598 per MQGPG capital note, payable in September 2026. The distribution is partly franked at 35%, reflecting a total annualised yield of 6.19%.