Latest Debt And Leverage News

Sports Entertainment Group has completed its NZ$130 million acquisition of MediaWorks, creating a trans-Tasman audio group with more than 5 million listeners. The combined business starts with pro forma net leverage of 1.84 times and a management target of approximately 1.2 times within two years.

Alfabs Australia’s FY26 reset preserved free cash flow despite a sharp earnings decline, while Mining growth and debt refinancing form the bridge to a potential dividend restart. The company enters FY27 leaner, but the plan still depends on execution, cash conversion and Phase II debt restructuring.

Elders Limited lifted half-year revenue by 32% to $1.77 billion, with profit after tax rising 17% to $39.5 million, boosted by the Delta Agribusiness acquisition and improved seasonal conditions. The company declared an 18-cent fully franked interim dividend and advanced its new divisional model and systems modernisation.

Reliance Worldwide Corporation has announced an additional A$120 million on-market share buy-back, reinforcing its confidence in the company’s strategy and financial health.

Nufarm Limited posted a $165.3 million statutory loss for FY25, driven by significant restructuring charges and omega-3 price declines, while announcing a CEO transition effective January 2026.

Nufarm Limited reported a $165.3 million statutory loss for FY25, driven by restructuring costs in Seed Technologies despite strong Crop Protection growth. A CEO transition and refinancing moves set the stage for FY26.

Orora reported a solid FY25 with EBIT up 9.5% and NPAT rising 18%, driven by full-year Saverglass contribution and robust cans volume growth. The company completed its portfolio transformation by divesting OPS and is investing heavily in cans capacity amid a challenging global environment.

Nufarm Limited confirms its half-year earnings align closely with analyst expectations despite a late-stage $16 million inventory valuation adjustment. The company maintains compliance with ASX disclosure rules amid market scrutiny.

Nufarm Limited reported a 3% revenue increase and a 17% rise in underlying EBIT for HY25, driven by strong crop protection volumes and improved cost management. However, net debt climbed 12%, pushing leverage to 4.5 times, highlighting ongoing financial balancing acts.

Farm Pride Foods has successfully recovered from Avian Influenza setbacks, improving cash flows and repaying significant debt while investing in biosecurity and production upgrades.

Develop Global Limited reports significant progress at its Woodlawn copper-zinc mine, with the processing plant upgrade 70% complete and underground ore production set to begin in March 2025. The company has secured a US$65 million funding facility and projects A$425 million in pre-tax cash flow over the first three years post-ramp-up.