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KMD Brands has wrapped up a fully underwritten entitlement offer and placement, raising NZ$65.3 million to reduce net debt and shore up its balance sheet ahead of executing its growth plans.

KMD Brands has successfully completed a $44.2 million institutional equity raise as part of a larger $58.5 million entitlement offer, setting the stage for its retail offer opening next week.

KMD Brands has requested a voluntary suspension of its shares on both the NZX and ASX as it finalises a capital raise, refinancing, and its half-year financial results. The suspension aims to maintain market order while key details remain under negotiation.

KMD Brands Limited has announced plans for a capital raise via placement and AREO, coinciding with its upcoming half-year financial results. The company has requested a trading halt as it finalises the terms.

KMD Brands reports strong sales momentum in the first five months of FY26, led by Kathmandu’s impressive growth in Australia and New Zealand, while EBITDA guidance signals a significant profit uplift.

Vicinity Centres reported a robust FY25 with statutory net profit soaring to $1 billion, driven by strategic portfolio repositioning and strong leasing momentum. The company’s focus on premium retail assets and key developments underpin a cautiously optimistic outlook for FY26.