Latest Hedging News

NEXTDC is seeking A$1.1 billion from institutional investors through subordinated convertible notes, adding to its funding capacity for an increasingly capital-intensive data centre pipeline. The deal offers a low indicative coupon, but introduces future dilution risk and could create short-term share price pressure through associated hedging activity.

Select Harvests expects a near-record FY26 almond crop and stronger pool pricing, but wet-weather harvesting has pushed operational costs to A$13.9 million. Net debt is forecast below A$65 million at year-end, leaving the key earnings impact for the full-year results.

Transurban Finance reduced its FY26 loss before tax to $6 million while extending average debt maturity and securing new long-term funding. The financing arm also flagged $1.4 billion of refinancing due within the next year and said NSW toll reform remains subject to formal approvals.

JPMorgan Asset Management has announced estimated September 2026 cash distributions for six of its equity premium income ETFs, with payments scheduled for mid-October.

Computershare delivered solid FY26 results with revenue up 4.6% and management EPS rising 8.6%, supported by growth across core businesses and disciplined cost management. The company increased its final dividend by 29% and outlined CEO pay changes to align with global peers.

St Barbara Limited has declared a fully franked dividend and is progressing construction and exploration across its New Simberi and Nova Scotia gold projects, supported by a strong cash position and no debt.

Advance ZincTek posted an 11% rise in FY26 profit before tax to $2.247 million on 12.6% higher sales, driven by AI integration and US market strength. The company is set to enter residential battery manufacturing in FY27, leveraging its zinc oxide expertise.

West Wits Mining has transitioned from developer to producer with first gold poured at Qala Shallows, backed by a $97 million project finance package and a resource base expanded to 7.24 million ounces.

KKR Credit Income Fund has released the audited financial statements for its core investments as of December 31, 2025, revealing mixed returns and ongoing portfolio adjustments across multiple funds.

Magellan Infrastructure Fund (Currency Hedged) reported a $73.9 million profit for FY2026, down from $108.1 million the prior year, while boosting distributions to unitholders by over 270%.

Nanuk New World Fund delivered a robust 27.1% return for unhedged units and 36.1% for hedged units in FY2026, with net assets surpassing AUD 1.07 billion amid sustained investor demand.

Nanuk New World Fund posted robust gains in the 2026 financial year, with its hedged unit class surging 36.1% and unhedged units rising 27.1%, driven by a global equities portfolio focused on sustainability themes.