Latest Deleveraging News

Wilson Asset Management's active portfolio surged 75.5% in FY2026, vastly outperforming benchmarks and underpinning a generous fully franked dividend. The fund's pivot to AI, critical minerals, and small resources sectors underpins a cautiously optimistic outlook amid market volatility.

RAM Essential Services Property Fund (ASX: REP) has agreed to sell five retail properties to an institutional investor-backed fund, retaining a 10% stake and realising $218.6 million in value. The move reduces REP’s gearing to around 16% and rebalances its portfolio to 74% healthcare exposure.

Rural Funds Group has exchanged contracts to sell five agricultural assets for $255.6 million, trimming gearing to a pro forma 31.6% and reaffirming its FY26 income forecast.

SPC Global reported solid Q4 FY26 growth driven by domestic beverage sales and a 50.8% jump in international revenue, while a $100 million equity raise slashed net leverage and paved the way for improved cash flow in FY27.

NTAW Holdings has extended its financial covenant waiver with Commonwealth Bank to the end of 2026, while introducing new covenants for FY2027 and continuing to reduce its debt.

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.

Lifestyle Communities has boosted new home sales by over 50% year-to-date in FY26 while slashing unsold inventory and net debt, positioning itself for stronger long-term returns amid cautious market conditions.

Emeco Holdings expects FY26 operating EBITDA near $290 million despite weather and supply headwinds, while FY27 outlook targets stable earnings with improved utilisation and ongoing deleveraging.

Precinct Properties has struck a $600 million deal to sell a 50% stake in Auckland’s PwC Tower to PAG, cutting its gearing to a lean 24% and setting the stage for future growth.

Elanor Investors Group has finalised a $125 million recapitalisation that slashes its cost of capital and reduces debt, setting the stage for a leaner, capital-light funds management model and imminent ASX reinstatement.

Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) unveils its Ascent transformation, targeting $100 million annual savings, portfolio focus on Power Brands, and a leaner supply chain to lift margins and reduce leverage by FY28.

Cooks Coffee Company reported a 22.8% jump in group store sales and a 27% rise in normalised EBITDA for FY26, driven by strong UK and Ireland growth and new international franchise agreements.