Latest Australian It Market News

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.

Frontier Energy has secured 88.06 MW of peak capacity credits for its Waroona Project, guaranteeing around $32 million annually for five years, while raising $11.5 million to advance debt financing and project development.

1414 Degrees has made significant strides in developing its Aurora Energy Precinct, securing crucial regulatory approvals for its battery storage system and progressing its battery materials and hydrogen technologies.

Clime Investment Management appoints John Abernethy as Director of Investments, signalling a renewed focus on investment philosophy and client outcomes. Despite fund closures and regulatory challenges, the company reports improved fund returns and a promising interim profit outlook.