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Synlait Milk has locked in a NZ$320 million refinancing package with a broad banking syndicate and replaced its $130 million shareholder loan, while shifting its financial year-end to December to match its major shareholder.

Schoolblazer Limited has finalised a new A$110 million debt facility with Westpac, fully repaying its previous banking arrangements and simplifying its capital structure.

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.

Ashley Services Group is set to acquire major logistics labour hire contracts generating $162 million in annual revenue, with the deal expected to enhance earnings per share in FY27.

Goodman NZ (NZX:GNZ) posted a 126% jump in statutory profit to $248 million for FY26, underpinned by strong property revaluations and leasing gains. The group completed its corporatisation and stapling, launched a property funds management platform, and progressed a development pipeline exceeding $1 billion.

Ryman Healthcare has opened a NZ$100 million fixed rate bond offer maturing in 2032, featuring an exchange mechanism for existing bondholders and a minimum interest rate of 5.60%. The offer targets institutional and retail investors and aims to refinance debt and diversify funding.

Synlait Milk is progressing a key refinancing of its senior bank facilities due June 2026 and plans to replace a $130 million shareholder loan with a two-year term facility. The company reports a preliminary $12 million net loss for the first four months of 2026 amid operational headwinds and asset sales.

Steel & Tube has secured a one-year extension on its ANZ banking facilities, underpinning financial stability as trading conditions soften due to geopolitical tensions and sector-specific pressures.

Synlait Milk is on track to refinance its senior bank facilities by June 30, 2026, replacing a $130 million shareholder loan from Bright Dairy with a new two-year loan. The company reported a preliminary net loss of $12 million for the first four months of 2026, reflecting operational headwinds and the recent North Island asset sale.

Ryman Healthcare has launched a NZ$100 million fixed rate bond offer maturing in 2032, aiming to refinance existing debt and diversify its funding sources. The offer includes an exchange mechanism for existing bondholders, with trading in current bonds to be suspended during the transition.

Stride Property Group posted a 44% jump in FY26 profit after tax to $31.3 million, driven by strategic portfolio moves, management fee growth, and sustainability progress. The group maintained an 8.0cps dividend amid a $1.4 billion diversified property portfolio and a strong balance sheet.

Ryman Healthcare reported a substantial reduction in net loss for FY26 alongside its first positive free cash flow in over a decade, driven by operational improvements, refinancing, and land divestments.