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Zelira Therapeutics has raised nearly US$33 million into its HOPE® 1 special purpose vehicle, valuing the SPV at about US$66 million post-money. The funds will advance FDA regulatory submissions and Phase 1 clinical trials for its autism-targeting cannabinoid drug.

Dexus has agreed to sell its half stake in 480 Queen Street, Brisbane, for $700 million, freeing capital to support higher-return projects and reduce gearing by about one percentage point.

HITIQ Limited has fortified its financial position through a $1.4 million placement and secured milestone-based Victorian Government funding, accelerating its manufacturing expansion and commercial growth in concussion management technology.

Advanced Braking Technology (ASX: ABV) posted a record $6.2 million in product sales for Q4 FY26, lifting full-year revenue 22.7% to $23.5 million. The company’s autonomous BRAKEiQ system advanced key milestones as international engagement expanded.

N1 Holdings delivered a record quarter for settlement volumes and cash receipts despite a tough interest rate environment, driving a 10% rise in FY26 revenue to $21.67 million and $1.21 million net profit before tax.

WAM Leaders outperformed the ASX 200 by 7.9% in FY2026, boosting its fully franked dividend to 9.6 cents per share and delivering a total shareholder return of 24.7% including franking credits.

NuEnergy Gas Limited has locked in a fully funded US$88 million contract with PT Beijing Energy Linking to develop its Tanjung Enim POD 1 project in Indonesia, targeting first gas sales in early 2027 under an Early Gas Sales Initiative.

Alliance Nickel has kicked off vat leach testing at its NiWest Nickel-Cobalt Project, aiming to slash capital costs, while raising $2.4 million through a partial entitlement offer and extending loan facilities to mid-2027.

Genmin has locked in A$3 million in unsecured director loans to fund working capital for its Baniaka iron ore project, avoiding immediate shareholder dilution while advancing project financing.

Wilson Asset Management's active portfolio surged 75.5% in FY2026, vastly outperforming benchmarks and underpinning a generous fully franked dividend. The fund's pivot to AI, critical minerals, and small resources sectors underpins a cautiously optimistic outlook amid market volatility.

RAM Essential Services Property Fund (ASX: REP) has agreed to sell five retail properties to an institutional investor-backed fund, retaining a 10% stake and realising $218.6 million in value. The move reduces REP’s gearing to around 16% and rebalances its portfolio to 74% healthcare exposure.

OFX Group has accepted a recommended all-cash takeover bid from UK-based Equals at $1.00 per share, more than doubling its share price from early February. The deal values OFX at $247 million equity and hinges on due diligence, debt financing, and shareholder approval, while the company reports steady growth in its corporate payments business and strong non-FX revenue.