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Galilee Energy has finished construction of the Zydeco-1 drilling site in Louisiana, setting the stage for drilling to commence in early July 2026. The well targets a substantial 13.7 billion cubic feet of gas and 610,000 barrels of condensate, underpinning the company’s US Gulf Coast growth ambitions.

HiTech Group Australia has tabled a conditional $15 million offer to acquire selected assets and employees from Hudson Global Resources, targeting the UpperGround business. The deal hinges on creditor approval, regulatory clearance, and financing, with payments structured across upfront, conditional, and deferred components.

Kingfish Limited posted a $13.6 million net loss for the year ended 31 March 2026, with portfolio returns lagging the benchmark amid geopolitical tensions and AI sector uncertainty.

AFT Pharmaceuticals surged 22% to NZ$254.7 million revenue in FY26, surpassing profit guidance and securing FDA approval to advance a pivotal injectable iron Phase III trial targeting a $7.4 billion market. The company is poised for further global expansion and product launches in FY27.

KMD Brands is set to reduce its share count from nearly 1.8 billion to about 72 million through a 1 for 25 consolidation effective early July 2026, simplifying its capital base without changing shareholder value.

AoFrio Limited has successfully closed a renounceable pro-rata rights issue, securing NZ$4.428 million to fund its push into US and European markets and advance AI-driven innovations in cold drink equipment.

AFT Pharmaceuticals delivered a 22% revenue jump in FY26 to NZD 254.7 million, surpassing profit guidance and expanding its footprint to 87 countries. The company is advancing multiple R&D projects, including a pivotal Phase III injectable iron trial, while targeting over NZD 300 million in revenue for FY27.

BWP Property Group and BWP Trust have announced a preliminary distribution estimate of 9.83 cents per stapled security for the six months ending 30 June 2026, marking a 4% increase from the prior period. The entire distribution will come from BWP Trust, with no dividend expected from BWP Property Group Ltd.

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.

Hawk Resources has secured $1.11 million through a rights issue to fund its critical minerals projects across Western Australia and the US, with directors backing the raise in full.

Pathkey.AI has finalised its takeover of Chipforge, an AI-driven semiconductor design company, issuing shares and performance rights as consideration. The move broadens Pathkey's AI platform capabilities from clinical trials into semiconductor engineering, aiming to shorten chip development cycles significantly.

Hartshead Resources NL has completed its takeover by ACAM GP Limited, delivering a cash payout to shareholders and triggering board resignations and new appointments ahead of imminent ASX delisting.