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Bapcor has negotiated eased lender covenants for FY27, allowing higher leverage and lower fixed charge cover ratios to support its ongoing operational reset.

Sena & Co Limited has launched a conditional full takeover offer for the remaining shares of 2 Cheap Cars Group Limited, aiming to increase its stake from 75.9% to at least 90%. The NZ$0.80 per share cash offer comes with plans to delist 2CC and maintain current operations.

Autosports Group reports a 22% jump in order write driven by battery electric vehicles, with FY26 profit forecast raised to $51-54 million.

2 Cheap Cars Group maintained steady revenue and profit in FY26 despite softer vehicle sales and regulatory headwinds, driven by strong EV demand and record finance and insurance penetration.

Turners Automotive Group posted a record $63.2 million normalised NPBT for FY26, beating guidance and declaring a 14% higher dividend as it accelerates branch expansion and ecosystem integration.

The ACCC has moved Peter Warren Automotive’s acquisition of Wakeling Automotive’s 30 dealership sites into a Phase 2 review amid concerns it could dominate Sydney’s Macarthur region new car market, controlling 25 of 33 dealerships locally.

The ACCC has moved Peter Warren Automotive’s proposed acquisition of 30 Wakeling Automotive dealerships to a Phase 2 review, citing risks of reduced competition in Sydney’s Macarthur region.

Autosports Group has secured an $85 million increase to its syndicated debt facility, extending maturities and easing covenants to back its ongoing growth strategy.

Eagers Automotive delivered record $13 billion revenue and underlying EBITDAI of $620.9 million in 2025, boosted by strategic investments in CanadaOne Auto and Mitsubishi Corporation. The company’s 2026 outlook is positive, supported by strong order books and easing supply constraints.

Turners Automotive Group has posted a record $63.2 million normalised NPBT for FY26, advancing its $65 million NPBT target to FY27 and setting sights on $100 million by FY31 amid solid finance and retail momentum.

Eagers Automotive has finalized its majority acquisition of CanadaOne Auto, positioning itself among the world’s largest automotive retail groups with combined pro-forma revenue nearing A$19 billion.

Eagers Automotive delivered a record $13 billion revenue in 2025, boosted market share in new and New Energy Vehicles, and secured landmark global partnerships to fuel future growth.