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Perpetual Limited is sharpening its focus on asset management and corporate trust following the binding agreement to sell its Wealth Management arm to Bain Capital for $500 million upfront, aiming to strengthen its balance sheet and simplify operations.

The Smart US 500 ETF reported a near-billion-dollar fund size with a 5-year average annual return of 14.14% after fees and tax, maintaining a high-risk profile and low management fees of 0.34%.

Titomic Limited is gearing up for a strategic shift to the US with a planned redomicile in H2 2026, while clinching major contracts across aerospace, defense, and rail sectors and achieving critical certifications that underpin its manufacturing ambitions.

Ainsworth Game Technology’s FY25 results reveal a mixed bag: a 9% dip in underlying profit to $21.1 million, a hefty $43.1 million goodwill impairment tied to North America, and a strategic pivot with a new acting CEO. Strong Asia Pacific growth and new product launches contrast with margin pressures and a shrinking cash position.

Advanced Braking Technology Ltd (ASX: ABV) reported a 28% jump in product sales revenue to $6 million for Q3 FY26, driven by strong aftermarket sales and international market traction. The company also advanced certification of its autonomous BRAKEiQ system, targeting FY27 adoption.

Frontier Digital Ventures reported a sharp 18% revenue decline in FY2025 due to shedding low-margin businesses, yet achieved a remarkable 205% jump in EBITDA, signalling a successful pivot to core classifieds in emerging markets.

Ava Risk Group has announced a $7 million strategic investment from US-based Hale Capital to fuel its expansion into the US federal security market and accelerate product development. This partnership aims to position Ava as a global leader in critical infrastructure protection with a strong US presence.

Weebit Nano has successfully raised A$87 million through institutional and Israeli placements, positioning itself to fast-track its advanced ReRAM technology development. The capital raise includes a forthcoming share purchase plan for retail investors.

FINEOS Corporation reports robust FY25 financial performance, driven by subscription revenue growth and embedded AI innovations, setting a confident outlook through FY27.

Energy Technologies Limited, via its subsidiary Cogenic, has acquired Maradin Ltd’s laser optical engineering IP portfolio, positioning itself at the forefront of laser projection technology for AR, VR, and defence applications.

KWB Group reports robust first-half 2026 results, driven by record order volumes and strategic showroom expansion. The company’s capital-light model and proprietary IT upgrades position it well for continued growth in the kitchen renovation market.

Oneview Healthcare has successfully raised A$19 million through a two-tranche placement and launched a Security Purchase Plan to further strengthen its financial position and accelerate AI development.