Latest Strategic Initiatives News

Helios Energy has raised $1.5 million through a share placement priced at $0.003 per share while extinguishing $100,000 of convertible note debt by issuing shares, bolstering working capital.

AFC Group Holdings reported a sharp 78% drop in revenue to NZ$161,000 and a net loss of NZ$818,000 for FY2026, but secured shareholder backing and plans to expand its wine portfolio and distribution reach.

Spenda Limited (ASX: SPX) has voluntarily suspended trading of its shares from 2 June 2026 to manage disclosure around its institutional accelerated renounceable entitlement offer (AREO). The suspension is expected to last until 10 June or until the AREO results are announced.

Jindalee Lithium has pushed back the deadline for its A$2.5 million entitlement offer, giving shareholders an extra week to decide on participation. The offer includes attaching options exercisable at A$0.60, aiming to bolster the company’s capital position ahead of key development milestones.

Little Green Pharma (ASX:LGP) has completed its merger with Cannatrek, creating a dominant player in Australia and Europe’s medicinal cannabis market with a majority stake held by former Cannatrek shareholders.

ARC Funds Limited has secured $600,000 through a share placement priced at a 33% premium to its last traded price, aiming to strengthen its working capital and support growth initiatives.

ANZ Bank New Zealand has lodged an appeal against a High Court summary judgment in a class action related to consumer credit laws, prolonging legal uncertainty for the lender.

Australian Clinical Labs appoints Greg Horan as Group CEO effective August 2026, marking a leadership transition after a decade under Melinda McGrath. Horan’s healthcare and operational expertise positions ACL for its next growth phase.

Finder Energy is pushing ahead with its Kuda Tasi and Jahal (KTJ) oil development, lodging key regulatory approvals and progressing debt financing amid a firmer Brent oil price outlook. The company targets final investment decision by mid-2026 and aims for first oil in late 2027 or early 2028.

Blackpearl Group has posted a record 114% jump in Annual Recurring Revenue to NZD 26.8 million, powered by its Pearl Engine vertical AI model that benchmarks 25 times better than leading generalist AI. Despite deepening losses, the firm targets balanced growth and cash conversion in FY27.

Cosmos Exploration has finalised its acquisition of EAU Lithium, issuing 108 million shares to former EAU shareholders and appointing James Durrant as Chairman to drive its Bolivian lithium ambitions.

Dicker Data has outperformed its FY25 guidance, delivering a 14.9% jump in gross revenue to $3.876 billion, fuelled by AI deals and infrastructure refreshes. The company’s FY26 outlook anticipates continued momentum in AI and data centre projects despite pricing pressures.