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Bapcor Limited has initiated a fully underwritten $200 million equity raising at $0.60 per share, aiming to reduce debt and support a strategic turnaround under new leadership. The retail entitlement offer opened on 5 March and closes on 19 March 2026.

Bapcor Limited reported a statutory loss of $104.8 million for the first half of FY26 and announced a fully underwritten $200 million equity raising to strengthen its balance sheet and support operational recovery.

Bapcor Limited reported a statutory loss of $104.8 million for the first half of FY26, alongside an underlying profit in line with guidance. The company announced a $200 million equity raising to strengthen its balance sheet and fund a strategic turnaround.

RPM Automotive Group Limited has reported a challenging first half of FY2026, with revenue down 11% and a net loss of $1.62 million. The company cites macroeconomic pressures and slower progress on new initiatives as key factors.

PWR Holdings Limited has reported a robust half-year performance with revenues climbing 27.8% and net profit rising 38.6%, underpinned by strategic expansion in motorsports and aerospace sectors. The company also announced a higher fully franked interim dividend of 3 cents per share.

Amotiv Limited reported a 3.3% revenue increase to $520.5 million for the half year ended December 2025, alongside a 39.4% jump in net profit, driven by new business wins and operational efficiencies despite margin pressures in key segments.

Bapcor Limited has appointed Chris Wilesmith as its new CEO and Managing Director, signaling a strategic leadership shift aimed at accelerating growth in the automotive aftermarket sector.

Amotiv Limited reported steady FY25 financials with marginal revenue growth and a slight EBITA dip, while unveiling its ambitious Amotiv2030 strategy to drive future shareholder value amid ongoing market challenges.

ARB Corporation Limited reported a 5.3% increase in FY25 sales revenue to A$729.9 million, driven by strong export growth and strategic US market moves, despite a 5% dip in profit after tax.

Bapcor Limited reported a decline in FY25 pro-forma net profit after tax by 8.4%, alongside a successful $170 million debt refinancing extending maturities to 2029-2031. The company declared a fully franked final dividend and announced significant board and executive changes.

RPM Automotive Group Ltd reported steady FY25 results with improved margins despite a slight revenue dip, while outlining strategic growth and tyre recycling expansion plans for FY26.

RPM Automotive Group reported a mixed FY25 with a slight revenue decline but improved profitability and launched a tyre recycling initiative signaling a strategic shift.