Latest Corporate Bonds News

Australian Bond Exchange Holdings improved revenue, reduced its annual loss and sharply cut operating cash outflow in FY2026. Yet with only A$249,000 in cash, net liabilities of A$1.43 million and A$2 million of convertible notes maturing from April 2027, the turnaround remains financially fragile.

Kina Securities lifted its half-year net profit by 4% to PGK 59.7 million, underpinned by a strong capital injection via Papua New Guinea’s inaugural listed corporate bond and a 13% higher interim dividend in local currency.

Ironbark Balanced Income Limited reported a 5.6% decline in net profit to $2.89 million for FY2026, while its investment portfolio delivered a solid 7.8% return, outperforming its benchmark and maintaining fully franked dividends.

Australian Unity has secured $200 million through a private placement of wholesale debt, using part of the proceeds to buy back $51.5 million of its Series D Bonds ahead of their December 2026 maturity.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX:CLW) has completed a $2 billion secured debt refinancing, extending its debt maturity profile by 1.6 years and reducing credit margins by 20 basis points, while reaffirming FY26 earnings and distribution guidance.

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.

WAM Income Maximiser has raised its fully franked monthly dividends for Q3 2026, riding on an investment portfolio that has outperformed benchmarks by 8% annually since inception with notably lower volatility.

Betashares Capital Ltd has released estimated monthly distribution amounts for May 2026 for 20 ETFs trading on the ASX AQUA market, with payments scheduled for mid-June. These figures are preliminary and subject to adjustment in the final announcement.

VanEck Investments Limited has released a comprehensive replacement Product Disclosure Statement for seven Australian bond ETFs, updating key details on investment strategies, risks, fees, and regulatory frameworks.

Betashares Capital Ltd has announced the Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP) issue prices for 30 of its ETFs for the March 2026 distribution period, with elections due by 7 April and unit issuance scheduled for 20 April.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced estimated cash distributions for a suite of Australian domiciled iShares ETFs, outlining key dates and participation details for investors.

Global X Management (AUS) Limited has announced estimated distribution amounts for a suite of ASX-listed ETFs for the quarter ending 31 March 2026, alongside key dates for investors to note.