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AVA Risk Group has locked in a strategic investment of up to A$12.6 million from US-based Hale Capital, aiming to boost its footprint in the lucrative US critical infrastructure market. The deal includes convertible notes and warrants priced at an 81% premium, alongside a new board appointment.

Micro-X Limited has secured $6 million through a share placement to accelerate commercialisation of its innovative medical imaging technologies, with strategic partner Billion Prima increasing its stake to 8.5%. The capital raise supports key clinical trials and product development milestones.

Micro-X has raised $6.18 million through a placement that sees strategic partner Billion Prima increase its stake to 8.6%, funding key commercial and manufacturing scale-up initiatives in medical imaging.

American Rare Earths has successfully produced mixed rare earth oxides from Halleck Creek ore, marking a pivotal technical breakthrough in its mineral processing program. This achievement advances the project closer to commercial viability amid growing demand for critical minerals.

Metal Powder Works Limited has achieved a major production milestone by successfully manufacturing high-purity silver powder using its patented DirectPowder™ process, positioning itself to serve the booming electric vehicle and electronics sectors.

Intelligent Monitoring Group (IMG) is set to acquire Bluesky Holdco, owner of Tyco New Zealand and Red Wolf Security, in a deal expected to boost FY26 EBITDA by 28.3%. This move significantly strengthens IMG’s commercial security and fire services presence across Australasia.

Macquarie Technology Group unveiled ambitious plans to expand its AI-optimised data centre footprint, supported by a $450 million debt facility and strong growth across its cloud, government cybersecurity, and telecom divisions.

Scout Security has entered a binding agreement to acquire New York-based Roo Inc in a merger of equals, combining their complementary home security technologies and customer bases to create a scalable global security-as-a-service platform.

Ava Risk Group reported a 5% revenue increase in FY2025, driven by its Detect segment and a strong sales backlog. The company targets over 20% revenue growth in FY2026, supported by its Aura Ai-X fibre optic sensing technology and strategic global partnerships.

Ava Risk Group reported a solid start to FY2026 with $9 million in Q1 sales orders and a $7.5 million backlog, underpinning its guidance for a profitable first half.

Elsight Limited has reported a landmark Q3 2025 with record revenue growth and sustained profitability, driven by booming defence budgets and expanding commercial drone markets.

Icetana Limited reports a strategic pivot to a SaaS-driven revenue model with recurring income now dominating its sales, despite a 49% drop in total revenue for FY25. A landmark partnership with SoftBank Robotics aims to fuel growth in Japan and beyond.