Latest Financial Stability News

AJ Lucas Group has extended and increased its senior debt facility to $50 million, fully repaid its junior loan, and secured a shareholder loan extension with lower interest rates, positioning the company for reduced financing costs and future growth.

Austal Limited has announced a record-breaking $14.2 billion order book, underpinned by strong US and Australian defence contracts, and raised its FY2025 EBIT guidance to at least $80 million.

Epsilon Healthcare reports ongoing operational challenges post-voluntary administration while unveiling a new pharmacy subsidiary aimed at diversifying revenue streams and rebuilding market confidence.

Ecofibre Limited’s shares have been suspended from trading following the appointment of voluntary administrators, reflecting severe financial distress and regulatory concerns.

Anagenics Limited has reported a net profit before tax of $138,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, marking a significant turnaround following recent restructuring efforts. Despite a temporary revenue setback due to a warehousing transition, the company’s operating cash flow improved markedly.

Helia Group’s 1Q25 APRA lodgement reveals robust growth in gross written premiums and statutory net profit, while the company voices concerns over proposed government changes to the Home Guarantee Scheme that could reshape its market dynamics.

VDM Group Limited faces suspension on the ASX due to a joint venture dispute in Angola, halting exploration activities. The company is pivoting towards new critical minerals projects in Australia to restore trading and investor confidence.

Jayride Group has appointed a new management team and raised $1.51 million to fund a major restructuring focused on halving operating costs and resolving supplier payment issues. Despite supply constraints, demand remains strong, positioning the company for a potential rebound.

Oldfields Holdings Limited reports solid progress in Q3 FY2025, driven by strategic transformation, debt reduction, and a robust sales pipeline supporting a positive outlook for the second half of the year.

Accent Resources NL reported a solid cash position of A$14 million at the end of Q1 2025, supported by prudent financing and controlled expenditure. The company’s quarterly cash flow highlights its ongoing commitment to exploration while maintaining financial stability.

Santa Fe Minerals advanced its exploration efforts in the March quarter, expanding gold anomaly footprints at Challa North and deploying high-resolution drone magnetics at Watsons Well to refine vanadium-titanium-iron targets.

New Zealand Coastal Seafoods Limited has expanded its operational footprint and financial base by acquiring the 387-ton fishing vessel MV Bluefin, raising $666,000 through convertible notes, and securing a cornerstone investor. These moves position the company for increased production and strategic growth in the Coral Sea Fishery.