Latest Funding And Investment News

Alternative Investment Trust (AIQ) has announced a non-renounceable rights issue to raise approximately $44.6 million at a 19.4% discount, aiming to capitalize on discounted secondary market funds amid liquidity challenges.

Challenger Limited celebrates four decades with a robust 9% rise in net profit and a strategic digital transformation, positioning itself at the forefront of Australia’s retirement income market.

HMC Capital has reported a record FY25 with pre-tax operating earnings soaring 74% and EPS up 51%, driven by strong asset growth and diversified platform success. The company sets a confident FY26 outlook targeting sustained organic growth and stable dividends.

Magellan Asset Management is set to overhaul its High Conviction Trust Active ETF by adopting the Global Opportunities Strategy, cutting fees and appointing a new portfolio manager.

Arena REIT reported a robust FY25 with net profit up 42% to $81.5 million, driven by rental growth and property revaluations, while raising FY26 distribution guidance by 5.5%. The Group also announced a CEO succession plan amid sustained portfolio expansion and strong capital management.

AGP Investment Management launches a secondary unit issue for the WCM Quality Global Growth Fund, offering investors a 1.25% loyalty bonus for holding units for 12 months. The fund also updates its distribution policy to target a 5% annual cash yield with quarterly payments.

Celsius Resources reports steady progress on the MCB Copper-Gold Project feasibility and engineering design, while engaging multiple parties in financing discussions including a new memorandum of understanding with Kiri Industries.

Liontown Resources has secured approximately A$266 million through a fully underwritten institutional placement, complemented by a share purchase plan, to accelerate the transition of its Kathleen Valley lithium project to 100% underground mining by Q3 FY26. This capital raising strengthens the company’s balance sheet amid challenging lithium market conditions.

Liontown Resources launches a fully underwritten A$266 million placement, anchored by a A$50 million cornerstone investment from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation, to bolster its balance sheet and support growth at Kathleen Valley.

Energy Action Ltd reports a robust Q4 FY25 with significant revenue growth, sustained positive cash flow, and strategic refinancing, while advancing its AI-driven Utilibox platform and zero-carbon solutions.

Environmental Clean Technologies Limited has secured crucial regulatory approvals for its Bacchus Marsh fertiliser facility and completed a $275K capital raise, while deferring field trials to better align with cropping cycles. The company is also undergoing significant restructuring to improve capital efficiency and focus on strategic growth.

Wisr has reported a robust Q4FY25 with a 154% surge in loan originations and a growing loan book now at $824 million, underpinned by improved credit metrics and strong capitalisation.