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Yowie Group Limited has extended the maturity of its secured working capital loan facility with Keybridge Capital Limited to March 2026 and increased the loan limit to A$2.5 million, including accrued interest.

Kingsgate Consolidated has dramatically reduced its borrowings by 68% through a new US$25 million standby loan facility, marking a significant step in its balance sheet de-gearing strategy.

WAM Active Limited has reported its strongest investment performance since inception, with a 41.4% return over 12 months and increased fully franked dividends, signalling confidence in its dynamic portfolio strategy heading into 2026.

Vanguard Investments Australia has announced final distribution amounts and key dates for 27 of its ETFs, with payments scheduled for mid-January 2026. Investors can also participate in the Distribution Reinvestment Plan across all funds.

FirstWave Cloud Technology has locked in a $2.5 million loan facility with Partners for Growth, replacing prior debt and positioning itself for expansion in AI-powered compliance management.

US Masters Residential Property Group has amended its term loan facility, increasing the interest rate and extending the maturity date to enhance capital management flexibility.

Mesoblast has refinanced its senior debt with a new US$125 million, five-year credit facility that lowers borrowing costs and preserves key assets, positioning the company for strategic growth.

Westpac Banking Corporation has announced a fully franked distribution of AUD 1.1789 per Westpac Capital Notes 10 for the quarter ending March 2026, reflecting a 4.78% annualised yield based on current market rates.

Cobram Estate Olives Limited has agreed to acquire California Olive Ranch, a leading US extra virgin olive oil producer, for US$173.5 million, significantly boosting its US footprint and expected to add 9% EPS accretion by FY27. The deal positions Cobram Estate as a major player in the fast-growing American EVOO market.

Enlitic has locked in commitments for an A$8 million convertible note capital raise, with initial funds arriving immediately and the remainder pending shareholder approval. This funding aims to extend the company’s runway as it advances its AI-driven healthcare solutions.

Kingsgate Consolidated has secured a US$25 million standby loan facility with Nebari, significantly reducing its debt and improving financing terms. This move marks a major step in the company’s de-gearing strategy while maintaining funding flexibility.

Wingara AG Limited has arranged a $250,000 unsecured loan facility from NAOS Asset Management entities, featuring a convertible note option that could reshape its capital structure.