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Weebit Nano Provides Upbeat Revenue Guidance for FY26

Weebit Nano, a leading developer of advanced memory technologies, has set its sights high for the financial year 2026. The company has provided revenue guidance of a minimum $10 million for FY26, based on its recent string of IP licensing agreements with four fabs and several product companies.

This guidance, as noted by Weebit's CEO in the company's recent Annual General Meeting presentation, is not a forecast but rather an ambitious goal. Nonetheless, it signals the industry's growing interest in Weebit's groundbreaking Resistive RAM (ReRAM) technology, which addresses the increasing demand for higher performance and lower power memory solutions in a range of new electronic products.

Weebit's ReRAM technology can be easily integrated with existing semiconductor manufacturing processes, making it an attractive option for the industry. The company's recent license agreement with global semiconductor leader Texas Instruments is a strong endorsement of its capabilities, as it will enable TI to enhance its position as a leading embedded processors provider.

Blackstone Minerals Announces Board Changes

In other news, Blackstone Minerals Ltd has announced the resignation of its Managing Director, Scott Williamson, effective 31 January 2026. To ensure continuity of leadership, the Board has appointed current Non-Executive Director Geoff Gilmour as Executive Chairman, effective immediately.

Additionally, the company has welcomed Greg Cunnold to the Board as a Non-Executive Director. Mr. Cunnold, a geologist with experience in the Mankayan Copper-Gold Project in the Philippines, is expected to strengthen the Board's technical capability during this transition period.

Aeeris Receives R&D Tax Incentive, Boosts Weather Intelligence Platform

Aeeris Ltd has received a significant boost, with the company confirming the receipt of its FY25 Refundable Research & Development (R&D) Tax offset in the sum of $506,992.50. This incentive will support Aeeris' ongoing investment in developing advanced proprietary technology, particularly its Australian Weather And Risk Environment (AWARE) system and enhanced forecasting capabilities.

The R&D activities throughout FY25 focused on building high-performance cloud architecture, developing data-processing pipelines, and integrating new modelling techniques to improve event detection, speed, and precision. These advancements strengthen Aeeris' ability to deliver accurate, real-time hazard insights to its enterprise, government, and insurance clients.

Vanguard Announces ETF Distribution Timetable

Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd has announced the estimated distribution amounts and distribution timetable for its range of Australian Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). The distributions will be paid on 19 January 2026 to unitholders registered on the record date of 5 January 2026, with the ex-distribution date being 2 January 2026.

Vanguard's Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP) is available for all the ETFs, and any DRP elections must be made by 5pm on the record date. Vanguard has provided detailed information on the estimated distribution amounts for each of its Australian ETFs, including the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) and Vanguard Australian Property Securities Index ETF (VAP).

EPX Launches Share Purchase Plan

Lastly, EPX Limited is offering eligible shareholders the opportunity to participate in a share purchase plan (SPP). The SPP allows eligible shareholders to apply for a maximum of $30,000 worth of new shares at an issue price of $0.25 per share, the same price as the company's recent $2.14 million placement to institutional investors.

EPX is seeking to raise up to a maximum of $700,000 under the SPP, which is not underwritten. The funds raised will be used for the company's general working capital needs.