We've completed Tranche 1 of our placement, issuing 36,461,258 new fully paid ordinary shares at A$0.12 each. These shares were quoted on 11 September 2026, and applying for their quotation is a standard step under ASX Listing Rules following the Appendix 3B we lodged earlier.

Following this issue, Aureka now has 195,610,268 ordinary shares on issue, alongside our existing unquoted options and performance rights.

There's more to come. Up to 10,625,000 further shares are still to be issued under Tranche 2 of the placement, but that's subject to shareholder approval at a General Meeting expected to be held on or around 20 October 2026. We'll keep the market updated as that progresses.

If you hold shares in Aureka, this issue increases the total number of shares on issue, which affects your percentage ownership of the company. The placement itself was announced to the market previously, and this filing simply confirms the shares have been issued and quoted.

If you have questions about this announcement, we welcome you to get in touch through the question box on this page.