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Key Highlights

  • NoviqTech received binding commitments to raise approximately AUD 1.805mn before costs.
  • The Placement involves up to approximately 51.5mn new fully paid ordinary shares.
  • Completion is conditional on Shareholder approval at the company’s upcoming AGM.
  • Net proceeds are intended to support Subsidiary operations and Coralia’s Great Barrier Reef Project.

NoviqTech Limited (ASX:NVQ) is preparing a new funding step as it works through the requirements for a potential return to official quotation. The company has secured binding commitments for an approximately AUD 1.805mn placement, with the proposed Capital intended to support operating activities, project work and costs associated with the transaction.

Placement Sets Out the Funding Plan

The company intends to issue up to approximately 51.57mn fully paid ordinary shares to sophisticated and professional investors, raising up to AUD 1.805mn before costs. Directors Timothy Brooks, Niv Dagan and Darren Scott have committed to subscribe for an aggregate of approximately 6.7mn shares, representing approximately AUD 235,000 of the proposed placement. The placement shares are intended to rank equally with existing fully paid ordinary shares.

Shareholder Approval Comes First

NoviqTech is currently subject to restrictions on its placement capacity until 19 December 2026. As a result, the proposed share issue is conditional on shareholder approval under the relevant ASX Listing Rules at the company’s upcoming annual general meeting. The company plans to convene the AGM as soon as practicable and provide further placement details in the notice of meeting.

Funds Target Operations and Project Work

Subject to completion, NoviqTech intends to apply the net proceeds primarily to the operations of NoviqTech Services Pty Ltd. A portion is also intended to progress Coralia’s Great Barrier Reef Project and meet placement costs. The company noted that the proposed allocation remains indicative and may change depending on operating requirements and its continuing discussions with ASX.

Sector Context

Technology businesses seeking to commercialise projects can require external capital to fund operations, development activity and corporate requirements before recurring cash flows are established. For NoviqTech, the proposed placement sits alongside the company’s reinstatement process, making both funding and regulatory progress relevant to its near-term corporate pathway.

Risks to Watch

Completion of the placement does not guarantee reinstatement to official quotation. The company’s securities remain suspended, and ASX has not finally determined or agreed the amount or composition of a funding package it would consider satisfactory. Shareholder approval is also required before the proposed placement shares can be issued.

What to Watch Next

The next steps are the AGM, shareholder consideration of the placement and NoviqTech’s written submissions to ASX. Further updates are expected as the company progresses its proposed funding package and reinstatement requirements.