Latest Capital Management Strategies News

Judo Bank has successfully upsized a capital-relief securitisation to $750 million, strengthening its CET1 ratio and enhancing return on equity for FY27.

Infragreen launches a strategic review revealing a $10 million on-market buyback and potential asset sales to address significant undervaluation despite strong FY26 growth forecasts.

Neuren Pharmaceuticals reported a 15% rise in 2025 royalties from DAYBUE®, boosted by strong US sales and a new powder formulation launch. The company is progressing its pivotal Phase 3 trial for NNZ-2591 in Phelan-McDermid syndrome and reassessing capital management amid solid cash reserves.

Cosmo Metals has launched the diamond drilling phase at its Kanowna Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, focusing on a 400m deep hole co-funded by the WA Government to test key structural gold targets.

Brambles has trimmed its FY26 profit outlook due to US pallet repair capacity issues, impacting earnings by about US$60 million. The company is investing in quality improvements and expanding repair capacity, while announcing a new US$400 million share buy-back reflecting confidence in its cash flow.

ANZ is executing a $248 million on-market share buyback via UBS to neutralise shares issued under its Dividend Reinvestment Plan for the 2026 interim dividend, with a 12-day pricing period ending 1 June 2026.

Alice Queen Limited has clarified the allocation of funds from its $5.77 million rights issue, dedicating over half to Horn Island exploration, while confirming director Jianying Wang’s stake will remain substantial post-raise.

Kingfish Limited’s portfolio edged higher in April, buoyed by strong performances from Mercury and Infratil, while a2 Milk and Summerset weighed on returns amid operational and economic headwinds.

EDU Holdings delivered a transformational FY25 with nearly doubled revenue and a debt-free balance sheet, driven by strong growth in its higher education arm Ikon. The company started FY26 on a solid footing despite regulatory headwinds.

AMA Group has initiated an on-market share buy-back program for up to 47.8 million shares, signalling confidence in its financial position and growth strategy without needing shareholder approval.

Macquarie Bank Limited has posted a robust FY2026 result, with net profit attributable to ordinary equity holders soaring 74% to AUD 6.011 billion, underpinned by strong performances in its Banking and Financial Services and Commodities and Global Markets divisions.

The Star Entertainment Group has secured a US$390 million, three-year credit facility with WhiteHawk Capital Partners, fully refinancing its existing debt and unlocking approximately A$130 million in additional liquidity.