Latest Australian It Market News

WAM Active Limited has successfully closed an oversubscribed entitlement offer, raising $70.7 million and increasing its asset base by over 84%, enhancing liquidity and market presence.

London City Equities Limited reported a 38% revenue increase and a $5.6 million capital gain from asset sales, while boosting liquidity to nearly 60% of its portfolio and raising dividends amid a cautious investment outlook.

News Corp will temporarily halt conversions between its Australian and US securities registers around the March 2026 dividend record date to ensure equal treatment of shareholders.

FSA Group Limited has reported a robust half-year performance with a 68% jump in profit before tax and declared a fully franked interim dividend of 3.5 cents per share. The company forecasts continued growth in 2026, targeting up to $40 million in annual profit.

Superloop has agreed to acquire Lightning Broadband for $165 million, significantly expanding its fibre footprint and accelerating its Smart Communities strategy across Australia.

Freightways Group Limited reported a robust HY26 with revenue rising 8.5% and net profit surging 17.2%, underpinned by strong volume growth and a key acquisition in Australia. The company’s disciplined approach to margin improvement and M&A signals confidence in its cross-Tasman logistics strategy.

BKI Investment Company has appointed Morgans Financial to conduct on-market share purchases to fulfill its Dividend Reinvestment Plan obligations, aiming to avoid dilution by pricing shares at no discount.

Aussie Broadband has agreed to acquire AGL Telco’s telecommunications assets, adding 350,000 broadband and mobile connections and forming a long-term exclusive partnership with AGL. This deal positions Aussie Broadband as Australia’s third largest NBN provider.

WAM Active Limited has launched a $51.4 million pro-rata entitlement offer at a 7.8% discount to the recent share price, alongside a $19.3 million institutional placement to meet strong investor demand. The capital raising aims to bolster the company’s proven Australian equity investment strategy while offering shareholders fully franked dividends on new shares.

Terragen Holdings has raised A$7 million through a strategic equity raising to fund scientific research and accelerate global commercialisation, while appointing Dr Michele Allan AO as its new Chair.

Centuria Office REIT (ASX, COF) reports a robust HY26 performance marked by significant leasing activity, a notable valuation uplift, and reaffirmed full-year guidance, underscoring a new cycle of recovery in the Australian office market.

Pinnacle Investment Management reported a solid 13% increase in funds under management to $202.5 billion despite an 11% drop in half-year profit. The company declared a 29 cent interim dividend and advanced its international expansion with key acquisitions.