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WAM Active Limited has launched a $51.4 million pro-rata entitlement offer at a 7.8% discount to the recent share price, alongside a $19.3 million institutional placement to meet strong investor demand. The capital raising aims to bolster the company’s proven Australian equity investment strategy while offering shareholders fully franked dividends on new shares.

Mayfield Childcare Limited reported stable revenue and improved profitability in Q4 FY25, outpacing peers in occupancy growth while rejecting a takeover offer from Embark Early Education.

IGO Limited reports a robust quarter with improved safety, higher spodumene production and prices at Greenbushes, successful commissioning of CGP3, and solid performance at Nova. Despite challenges at Kwinana refinery, the group’s underlying EBITDA and cash flow strengthened.

Magellan Investment Partners has launched the Magellan Global Equities Fund (Currency Hedged), an actively managed ETF listed on the ASX under ticker MHG, targeting a 9% annual return with integrated ESG considerations.

Collins Foods Limited reported solid half-year growth with revenue up 6.6% and net profit rising 12.7%, driven by strong performance in its KFC operations across Australia and Europe. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 13 cents per share, while navigating increased provisions linked to wage compliance and ongoing class action litigation.

Aroa Biosurgery reported a 14% rise in product sales to NZ$44.6 million for the half-year ended September 2025, driven by strong growth in its Myriad portfolio. The company also posted a normalised EBITDA profit and reaffirmed its FY26 revenue and profit guidance.

Bubs Australia Limited reported a solid FY25 with $102.5 million revenue and outlined ambitious FY26 guidance targeting up to $125 million, driven by overseas markets and strategic investments.

Airtasker Limited has announced a $10 million equity capital raise to accelerate marketing efforts in the UK and US, following a strong first quarter with group revenue up 20.5% year-on-year. Strategic partnerships, including a cornerstone investment from iHeartMedia, underpin its international growth ambitions.

FSI’s FY2025 portfolio posted a modest 5.0% return, trailing the ASX All Ordinaries Index, while maintaining dividend growth and planning a strategic move into pre-IPO investments.

InFocus Group Holdings has launched two new strategic units targeting digital assets and iGaming, backed by a significant loan and guided by a newly formed advisory board featuring industry veterans.

Bounty Oil & Gas reported a modest $272,000 in oil revenue for Q3 2025, boosted reserves in Queensland, and plans to restart Surat Basin production in 2026 while navigating ongoing legal challenges offshore Sydney.

Decidr AI Industries moves to acquire full ownership of Decidr.ai, launches its unified AI platform DecidrOS, and reports robust Q1 FY26 progress with significant capital raising and expanding partnerships.