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Locate Technologies reveals phased deployment plan for its Locate2u platform under a new three-year FedEx Australia contract, highlighting strategic potential despite uncertain financial impact.

Accordant Group has confirmed it has met the minimum NZD 5 million target for its rights offer, with the S.A. Hull Family Trust No. 2 stepping in to cover any shortfall. The offer is set to close on 13 May 2026, with final results due two days earlier.

Zip Co’s April update highlights robust US and ANZ market expansion, with total transaction volume surging and credit losses forecast below 1.75%. The company reconfirms FY26 guidance, underpinned by AI-driven underwriting and new subscription offerings.

FleetPartners Group Limited reported a 7.3% rise in half-year profit to $37.05 million, driven by lease portfolio growth and the integration of Remunerator. The company declared an 11.9 cent fully franked interim dividend and confirmed a positive outlook for FY26.

Me Today has raised its full-year revenue forecast to over NZD 7.4 million, driven by strong domestic sales and a new exclusive distribution deal in Southeast Asia. The nutritional supplements company also expects a 25% reduction in EBITDA loss, reflecting tighter cost control amid ongoing product innovation.

Santana Minerals has won New Zealand government approval to buy 3,680 hectares critical to its Bendigo-Ophir gold mine, paving the way for a NZ$500 million investment and 350 jobs.

Janus Electric has raised A$4.5 million through a discounted private placement, aiming to accelerate battery supply, truck production, and certification efforts across Australia and North America.

Locate Technologies has landed a three-year contract with FedEx Australia to deploy its AI-driven Locate2u platform, marking a significant commercial win for the New Zealand logistics tech firm.

Finder Energy has launched a $3 million Share Purchase Plan offering eligible shareholders in Australia and New Zealand the chance to buy shares at $0.50 each, a 15% discount to recent prices. The funds will accelerate engineering and procurement for the KTJ oil project.

BWP Property Group has announced a fully underwritten $228 million entitlement offer to finance a $163 million development pipeline, primarily focused on large format retail assets, reaffirming its FY26 distribution guidance.

Alice Queen Limited (ASX:AQX) has initiated a partially underwritten rights issue aiming to raise up to $5.77 million, with substantial shareholder Gage Resource Development committed to maintaining control. The funds will primarily support further drilling and project development at Horn Island.

Acusensus Limited maintains its FY26 revenue and EBITDA guidance while advancing multiple enforcement programs across the US, UK, New Zealand, and Australia, underpinned by new product developments and international growth.