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Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) has drawn down A$70m to fund the US$36m upfront payment for its MARSS acquisition, which now boasts a €140m earnout cap following a surge in Middle Eastern orders. The deal, pending completion, significantly expands EOS’s counter-drone footprint and order book.

ANZ is executing a $248 million on-market share buyback via UBS to neutralise shares issued under its Dividend Reinvestment Plan for the 2026 interim dividend, with a 12-day pricing period ending 1 June 2026.

Kingsgate Consolidated has secured royalty and water rights for its Nueva Esperanza silver-gold project in Chile, removing significant financial burdens and unlocking development potential.

Catalina Resources has secured a significant portfolio of gold and base metal projects in Western Australia's Mid-West and Lake Johnston regions, backed by a $3 million capital raise to accelerate exploration and development.

Lumos Diagnostics has reached a key enrolment milestone in its BARDA-backed FebriDx paediatric trial, unlocking a US$670,000 payment and advancing its FDA submission pathway to expand use in children aged 2-12 years.

Locksley Resources has secured an option to acquire the Iron Duke Copper & Gold Project in NSW, enhancing its district-scale strategy near Tottenham with high-grade mineralisation and multiple drill-ready targets.

Alicanto Minerals has struck strategic earn-in agreements for its Swedish projects potentially worth A$21 million, while expanding its Mt Henry Gold Project footprint in Western Australia and proposing a name change to Sinclair Gold.

Megaport’s Latitude.sh subsidiary has secured three major AI infrastructure contracts worth USD 183 million, backed by a USD 101 million capital expenditure commitment, reinforcing its role in the global AI compute ecosystem.

Pacific Edge launches a NZ$6 million retail share offer at NZ$0.17 per share following a NZ$25.4 million institutional placement, aiming to strengthen its balance sheet and support Medicare reimbursement efforts for its bladder cancer diagnostics.

Sanford Limited delivered record half-year earnings despite a 5.5% revenue dip, driven by robust salmon and wildcatch segments, while mussel farming faced headwinds. The company cut net debt by NZ$63 million and declared a steady 5.0 cps dividend.

Klevo Rewards reports a 164% year-on-year jump in Fly Wallet’s processed Gross Dollar Value to $344 million, driven by international transactions. The company sees a $15.2 million opportunity to recapture missed revenue from declined payments due to insufficient funds.

Marimaca Copper Corp. reported a robust cash position of $147.7 million in Q1 2026, driven by a C$409 million equity raise, supporting ongoing development of its Marimaca Project in Chile.