Latest Balance Sheet News

Macquarie Group reported a 5% rise in full-year net profit to A$3.715 billion for FY25, driven by growth across its diversified businesses and a solid capital position. The group’s assets under management reached A$941 billion, supported by strong home loan and deposit growth.

Macquarie Group reported a 5% increase in full-year net profit to A$3.7 billion for FY25, driven by strong second-half growth and robust asset management performance. The company declared a final dividend of A$3.90 per share and extended its share buyback program.

OpenLearning Limited has agreed to convert $2.12 million of debt owed to its largest shareholder, Education Centre of Australia (ECA), into equity at a 25% premium, increasing ECA’s ownership and strengthening the company’s balance sheet.

Catalyst Metals has secured the Old Highway Gold Project from Sandfire Resources for A$32.5 million, aiming to boost production with a satellite mine feeding its Plutonic processing plant. The project promises a 4-year mine life producing 35,000 ounces annually at competitive costs.

Adelong Gold has locked in a binding agreement to acquire the Lauriston Gold Project, boasting exceptional high-grade gold mineralisation adjacent to the world-class Fosterville Mine. The acquisition, backed by a $3 million capital raise, positions Adelong to rapidly expand its Victorian gold portfolio.

Aeris Resources has executed a $60 million refinancing deal with Washington H. Soul Pattinson, extending debt facilities and unlocking working capital, while maintaining its FY25 copper and gold production guidance. The company’s strategic focus on expanding copper output, particularly through the Constellation deposit, signals a confident growth trajectory.

Aeris Resources has refinanced its environmental bonding and term debt facilities with Washington H. Soul Pattinson, boosting liquidity and extending debt maturity to support growth projects.

Sandfire Resources has agreed to sell its Old Highway Gold Project to Catalyst Metals for A$32.5 million, aiming to bolster rehabilitation efforts at its DeGrussa mine and unlock new local opportunities.

ARN Media Limited’s 2025 AGM update highlights robust financial health, a strategic $40 million transformation program, and strong digital audio momentum despite a modest revenue dip year-to-date.

ARN Media reports resilient 2024 financials driven by digital growth and Cody Outdoor contracts, launching a major cost-cutting transformation to sharpen its competitive edge.

Orica Limited reported its strongest half-year EBIT in over a decade, driven by robust demand for premium blasting products and technology adoption, alongside significant safety and sustainability achievements.

Orica Limited reported a robust first half FY2025 with a 40% rise in NPAT pre-significant items and strong cash flow, underpinned by demand for premium blasting and digital solutions. The company also announced a $400 million share buy-back and a 32% higher interim dividend.