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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.

Spenda Limited has pushed back the closing date for its retail entitlement offer by five days, aiming to complete a critical $8.545 million capital raise to support its turnaround plan and reduce debt.

Centuria Capital Group has successfully secured $265 million through institutional placement and entitlement offers, setting the stage for a $35 million retail entitlement offer to follow.

Vection Technologies has locked in approximately $2.3 million in new AI-related contracts spanning healthcare, luxury fashion, public services, airport passenger assistance, and security, pushing total orders since April 2026 to around $7 million.

Charter Hall (ASX: CHC) has announced a 6% increase in its full-year distribution to 50.67 cents per security for FY26, reflecting steady income growth and a fully franked dividend component.

ClearVue Technologies has secured A$6 million through a $5 million institutional placement and a fully underwritten $1 million Share Purchase Plan, aiming to bolster its balance sheet and fund international expansion and product development.

Metcash Limited posted a modest rise in FY26 revenue and EBITDA, driven by strong Food segment growth and strategic acquisitions, while facing pressure in Hardware margins and suspending its Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

GPT Group has declared an estimated 12.25 cents per stapled security distribution for the first half of 2026, marking a modest increase from prior payouts as it prepares to release interim financial results in August.

Dexus Convenience Retail REIT reports a 1.1% net valuation uplift for H1 2026 and increases its on-market buy-back target to 5% of securities, signalling confidence in its portfolio and capital management.

Vitrafy Life Sciences has launched a non-underwritten Share Purchase Plan to raise approximately A$2 million, offering existing Australian and New Zealand shareholders the chance to buy shares at A$2.60 each, matching the recent institutional placement price.

Australian Agricultural Company (ASX:AAC) defied North Queensland floods to deliver a 23% jump in operating profit, driven by strong beef pricing and herd valuation gains.

Challenger Limited is merging its Fidante funds management business with Channel Capital, creating Channel Group with $150 billion in assets. Challenger will hold a 45% stake and expects a $100 million pre-tax gain in FY27.