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Kinatico Ltd reports robust H1 FY26 results, driven by a 49.5% surge in SaaS revenue and the launch of its AI-powered Kinatico Compliance platform, significantly broadening its addressable market.

Botanix Pharmaceuticals has launched a A$45 million capital raising to support the expansion of its dermatology product Sofdra®, while negotiating to reduce active pharmaceutical ingredient costs by up to 40%. The raising includes a two-tranche placement and a security purchase plan, with options offered to investors.

EAU Lithium, backed by Cosmos Exploration, has formalised a negotiation framework with Bolivia’s state lithium company YLB to explore industrial-scale lithium extraction using Vulcan Energy’s innovative technology.

AMCIL and AFIC announce a major leadership transition as long-serving CEO Mark Freeman retires, with Alison Gibson appointed to succeed him in July 2026.

Mark Freeman, the long-serving CEO of Mirrabooka Investments and AFIC, is set to retire at the end of 2026, with Alison Gibson appointed as his successor. Gibson’s return marks a significant leadership transition for these major listed investment companies.

EZZ Life Science Holdings has secured a four-year exclusive global distribution agreement with Aumake Limited, committing to at least A$10 million in purchases. This partnership aims to accelerate EZZ’s international reach while preserving brand control.

Djerriwarrh Investments and Australian Foundation Investment Company announce a major leadership change as Mark Freeman retires and Alison Gibson steps in as CEO and Managing Director.

Brightstar Resources has appointed GR Engineering as the preferred EPC contractor for its Goldfields processing plant near Laverton, advancing towards first gold production by June 2027. The company is progressing debt financing and equity raising to fund development, supported by a robust updated feasibility study.

Australian Foundation Investment Company (AFIC) announces the retirement of long-serving CEO Mark Freeman and the appointment of Alison Gibson as his successor, marking a significant leadership transition for the $12 billion investment firm.

Centrepoint Alliance reports a 17% rise in normalised EBITDA for H1 FY26 and announces a strategic divestment of its lending aggregation business to Astute Financial Management, expected to boost annual EBITDA by $0.4 million from FY27.

Aumake Limited has secured a four-year exclusive global distribution agreement with EZZ Life Sciences, targeting $10 million in sales and expanding its footprint in high-margin nutraceuticals.

Trek Metals has raised $15 million through a strongly supported share placement to fund a major drilling campaign at its promising Kuro manganese discovery in Western Australia’s Kimberley region.