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Environmental Clean Technologies has had a busy day, announcing a major acquisition that could reshape its future. The company has secured exclusive rights to Rice University's Flash Joule Heating technology by acquiring 100% of Xenica Materials, unlocking the potential for commercial-scale MXene production. MXenes—advanced materials with applications spanning defense, aerospace, energy storage, and electronics—have long been hampered by high production costs and lengthy timelines. ECT's new technology promises to change that equation significantly.

To accelerate its progress, ECT has also partnered with fellow ASX-listed company Metallium through a 12-month research and development agreement. The deal grants ECT access to Metallium's validated FJH reactor platform at its Gator Point Facility in Texas, effectively fast-tracking development while reducing capital requirements. ECT will pay US$500,000 upfront plus quarterly operational fees of US$225,000, along with issuing 20 million options to Metallium. To fund this expansion, ECT plans to raise up to A$12 million. Trading in ECT resumed today following the announcements and the company's response to an ASX price query letter.

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On the software front, Reckon Ltd delivered solid first-half results that demonstrate the staying power of its subscription-based model. Revenue came in at $32 million with EBITDA holding steady at $14 million, while net profit after tax climbed 6% to $5 million. The standout performer was Reckon One, which grew revenue by 23% and lifted average revenue per subscription by 19%. The company's Billing Workflows division proved even more impressive, posting 97% subscription revenue growth in constant currency. Reckon's investment in artificial intelligence is paying dividends too, delivering roughly 30% efficiency gains in product development. The company has trimmed net debt to just $1.5 million and declared a fully franked dividend of 2.5 cents per share.

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OMG Group is riding an unexpected wave of momentum. The company reported record July net sales of approximately $738,000, a stunning 120% jump from the prior year. What makes this particularly noteworthy is that July sales grew 46% from June, defying the typical seasonal slowdown retailers face during winter months. The strength came primarily from ecommerce channels in the core Australian business. To capitalize on this momentum, OMG completed a brand refresh for its Blue Dinosaur line, introducing new packaging and an expanded product range.

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Stakk Limited has revised its financial outlook upward following strong performance from both itself and ParaScript ahead of their proposed merger. Combined pro forma FY2026 revenue now sits at approximately A$45 million, materially exceeding the A$41.3 million estimate disclosed just weeks earlier. That represents a welcome A$3.7 million boost, or 9% increase, to the combined group's historical revenue profile. The company plans to release preliminary FY2026 financial results later this month, complete with updated unaudited pro forma consolidated figures.

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Acusensus has landed a significant contract south of the border. The company secured a Master Agreement from Kentucky's Transportation Cabinet to supply a statewide real-time speed enforcement program at highway work zones. The program, enabled by the Jared Lee Helton Act of 2025, deploys automated speed enforcement cameras in work zones where workers are present. The agreement runs from August 1, 2026, through July 2028, with options to extend until July 2031. An initial order worth approximately US$2.1 million is expected, with total contract value potentially reaching US$20 million if all options are exercised. Revenue flows from a fixed monthly fee per trailer rather than citation volumes, providing predictable income streams.