Latest Liquidity News

PointsBet Holdings Limited has lodged its Target’s Statement advising shareholders to reject the unsolicited all-scrip takeover offer from betr Entertainment Limited, endorsing instead the competing all-cash bid from MIXI Australia. The PointsBet Board highlights significant concerns over betr’s offer, including valuation, liquidity, and conditionality.

Downer EDI Limited has announced an on-market buy-back of up to 33.6 million ordinary shares, set to run from September 2025 through June 2026. The move signals a strategic capital management initiative without requiring shareholder approval.

SkyCity Entertainment Group reports a 5% revenue decline in FY25 amid economic headwinds and elevated investments, announcing a $240 million equity raise to bolster its balance sheet ahead of the NZICC opening and online gaming launch.

Sonic Healthcare Limited has announced an ordinary dividend of AUD 0.63 per share for the first half of 2025, with a 35% franking component and payment scheduled for mid-September.

Whitehaven Coal reported a robust FY25 with $1.4 billion underlying EBITDA and strong production growth from Queensland acquisitions, maintaining a solid balance sheet and setting ambitious cost-saving targets for FY26.

NAOS Ex-50 Opportunities Company Limited (ASX, NAC) reported a strong turnaround with a $7.55 million profit after tax for FY25 and a 28.9% portfolio return, declaring a 1.5 cent per share dividend. The company’s focused investments in emerging Australian and New Zealand companies underpin its robust performance and disciplined capital management.

Whitehaven Coal reported a 53% revenue increase to $5.83 billion in FY25, driven by full-year contributions from its Queensland acquisitions. Despite a cyclical price downturn, the company strengthened its balance sheet and declared a fully franked final dividend of 6 cents per share.

Pengana International Equities Limited (ASX, PIA) proposes a strategic portfolio enhancement by adding global private credit exposure, aiming to significantly lift fully franked dividends and diversify income streams.

EQT Holdings Limited reported a robust FY25 with a 60% jump in net profit and record funds under management, while completing a major acquisition integration and raising dividends.

Charter Hall Group reported a robust FY25 with a 7.3% rise in operating earnings per security and a surge in funds under management to $84.3 billion. The group’s strategic equity inflows and development pipeline expansion signal strong momentum heading into FY26.

Acumentis Group Limited reported a 4% revenue increase and a 35% jump in operating profit for FY25, driven by growth in corporate and private clients despite a government contract decline. The company declared a fully franked dividend and outlined a cautiously optimistic outlook for FY26.

Pepper Money Limited reported a solid half-year performance with a 2% rise in net profit after tax and record assets under management of $20.1 billion. The company declared a 6.4 cent interim dividend, reflecting disciplined cost control and a positive outlook.