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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%.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has announced fully franked quarterly distributions ranging from AUD 1.2733 to AUD 1.3174 on four series of its PERLS capital notes, payable in September 2026.

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT has recorded a $92 million gross valuation increase driven by net operating income growth, maintaining strong operational metrics and reaffirming its FY26 distribution and FFO guidance.

Precinct Properties has struck a $600 million deal to sell a 50% stake in Auckland’s PwC Tower to PAG, cutting its gearing to a lean 24% and setting the stage for future growth.