Latest Financial Management News

BlueScope Steel’s board has unanimously dismissed a $30 per share takeover proposal from SGH and Steel Dynamics, calling it opportunistic and undervaluing the company’s assets and growth prospects.

Kingsgate Consolidated has dramatically reduced its borrowings by 68% through a new US$25 million standby loan facility, marking a significant step in its balance sheet de-gearing strategy.

Spark New Zealand has teamed up with Challenger Limited to offload $240 million in interest free payment receivables, reducing net debt and fueling mobile growth.

Arena REIT has declared a quarterly distribution of 4.8125 cents per security, aligning with its FY26 guidance, while offering a discounted Dividend Reinvestment Plan to investors.

Epsilon Healthcare has bolstered its working capital through a $2 million loan from its Managing Director and deferred director-related payments until 2027, signaling confidence amid liquidity management efforts.

Paladin Energy has restructured its syndicated debt facility, reducing total debt capacity from US$150 million to US$110 million, enhancing liquidity and balance sheet flexibility following a strong equity raise in 2025.

Epiminder Limited has settled a $15.77 million tax liability with the ATO related to historical R&D claims, freeing up $4.23 million from IPO proceeds for working capital.

Intelligent Monitoring Group Limited has raised $20 million through a strategic equity placement to support its recent acquisitions and stabilize its financial position. The capital raise aims to broaden the investor base and enhance market liquidity ahead of the new year.

Symal Group Limited has announced the acquisition of Timms Group and L&D Contracting, significantly boosting its footprint in Queensland’s civil infrastructure market ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

Ampol Limited reports solid first-half 2025 results, highlights a strengthening refinery margin, and advances its strategic acquisition of EG Australia, aiming to reshape its retail footprint and cost base.

Bapcor Limited has revised its first-half FY26 guidance to a statutory net loss, citing weaker trade segment performance and one-off costs, while maintaining a cautiously optimistic full-year outlook supported by cost savings and leadership changes.

Charter Hall Limited has announced a 6% increase in its half-year distribution to 24.83 cents per security for the period ending December 31, 2025, reflecting steady growth in its property investment portfolio.