Latest Balance Sheet Management News

Schaffer Corporation Limited reported a significant 61% drop in net profit and a 17% decline in revenue for the half-year ended December 2025, impacted by operational disruptions and softer market conditions. Despite the downturn, the company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 45 cents per share.

Baby Bunting reported a 6.7% rise in revenue to $271.4 million for H1 2026, while statutory net profit after tax fell 52.5%. Adjusted earnings paint a steadier picture with a 4.1% increase in pro forma NPAT.

BlueScope Steel welcomes Tania Archibald as its new MD&CEO, who unveils a focused agenda to accelerate value delivery amid a leadership transition and rejected acquisition bid.

Mustera Property Group reports strong sales momentum with $15.05 million contracted at its Verse on McCabe development, alongside a $3 million settlement at Forbes Residences, setting the stage for construction to begin in Q2 2026.

Black Cat Syndicate has revealed multiple new high-grade gold zones within the Fingals open pit at its Kal East operation, accelerating mining and processing plans for 2026. These discoveries reinforce the long-term potential of the project and support an expansion of processing capacity.

Resources & Energy Group Limited (REZ) has requested an immediate voluntary suspension of its securities on the ASX as it prepares to announce a capital raising. The suspension is expected to lift by the start of trading on 16 December 2025 or upon the announcement release.

Tartana Minerals has secured a $1.275 million placement priced at a 17% premium, including significant director participation pending shareholder approval. The capital raise aims to strengthen working capital and retire convertible notes, supporting advancement of its Chillagoe assets.

N1 Holdings Limited has expanded its funding capacity beyond $380 million through a major refinance and the launch of a new mortgage fund, positioning itself for growth in Australia's private credit market.

AGL Energy has agreed to divest 19.9% of its 20% stake in Tilt Renewables for $750 million, reinforcing its strategy to recycle capital and invest in flexible energy capacity while maintaining a strategic partnership.

ANZ Group Holdings reported a 10% decline in cash profit for FY2025 despite an 8% rise in operating income, maintaining its dividend amid significant restructuring and regulatory costs.

Macquarie Bank Limited reported a robust half-year profit of AUD 3.67 billion, up 61% from the prior period, driven by strategic asset sales and strong loan growth. The bank’s capital position remains solid amid ongoing investments in technology and risk management.

RBR Group Limited is positioning itself for expansion with over US$35 million in tenders amid the restart of Mozambique's LNG mega projects following the lifting of Force Majeure by Total Energies.