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Alternative Investment Trust (AIQ) has issued 7.39 million units at A$1.38 each, raising A$10.2 million from wholesale investors without a product disclosure statement. The capital raise aligns with AIQ’s adjusted net tangible asset value and complies with Corporations Act requirements.

Gumtree Australia Markets has refinanced its Commonwealth Bank loan, cutting quarterly repayments and extending the facility to November 2027, freeing up cashflow to support sales growth.

Vectus Biosystems has secured $791,000 through a placement to accelerate its lead fibrosis drug VB0004's Phase IB clinical trial and advance other drug candidates.

1414 Degrees Limited has responded to an ASX price query after its shares jumped from $0.056 to $0.097 in days, confirming no undisclosed information but highlighting progress in aerospace and energy projects.

SDI Limited has dispatched its Scheme Booklet to shareholders as it moves closer to a $1.40 per share acquisition by a Beijing Guoci subsidiary. The virtual shareholder meeting is set for 22 June 2026 with strong backing from the board and largest shareholder.

Orion Minerals has secured $15.4 million in a placement to accelerate development at its Prieska and Okiep copper projects in South Africa, paving the way for its transition to a copper producer.

Vmoto Limited disclosed it held only one formal board meeting in FY25, relying heavily on circular resolutions, and outlined plans to increase meeting frequency in 2026. The company clarified its trade insurance arrangements and affirmed director independence amid ASX queries.

Finico Pty Ltd will not extend its unconditional cash offer for DTI Group shares, set to close on 29 May 2026, signaling a major governance shake-up and potential delisting.

Codan Limited is acquiring the intellectual property of US-based Adaptive Dynamics to enhance its electronic warfare and mission-critical communications capabilities, aiming to strengthen its position in next-generation defence programs.

FirstWave Cloud Technology has affirmed its compliance with ASX rules following an inquiry into the timing of its $1.85 million Services Australia software licence announcement, confirming the information was material and promptly disclosed.

Godolphin Resources is spinning out its Narraburra Rare Earths Project into a new ASX-listed entity, Matrix Critical Minerals, with MST Financial appointed to spearhead the IPO expected in the second half of 2026.

Arafura Rare Earths launches a two-tranche A$350 million placement and a A$25 million share purchase plan, closing the equity funding gap for its Nolans Rare Earths Project ahead of construction.