Latest Private Equity News

Navigator Global Investments has delivered a record financial performance in FY25, with Adjusted EBITDA rising 26% and net profit after tax soaring 80%, underpinned by strong asset growth and strategic board changes.

Navigator Global Investments Limited (ASX, NGI) reported a robust 80% increase in net profit for FY25, driven by strong performance fees and strategic acquisitions including 1315 Capital Partners. The company also announced key board transitions as it reviews its dividend policy amid growth ambitions.

Qualitas Limited has reported a robust FY25 with net profit after tax rising 28% to $33.4 million and funds under management growing to $9.5 billion. The company also declared a fully franked final dividend of 7.5 cents per share.

Lynch Group Holdings Limited reported solid revenue growth and a sharp reduction in net loss for FY2025, while announcing a scheme of arrangement acquisition by Hasfarm Holdings Limited.

Lynch Group Holdings has agreed to a $2.245 per share cash acquisition by Hasfarm, offering shareholders a 34.3% premium and securing board and major shareholder support. The scheme awaits shareholder and court approvals, with a final dividend declared ahead of completion.

Alternative Investment Trust (AIQ) has announced a non-renounceable rights issue to raise approximately $44.6 million at a 19.4% discount, aiming to capitalize on discounted secondary market funds amid liquidity challenges.

HMC Capital reported a robust FY25 with a 51% rise in operating EPS and a 47% jump in assets under management to $18.7 billion, driven by expansion across multiple funds management divisions.

HMC Capital has reported a record FY25 with pre-tax operating earnings soaring 74% and EPS up 51%, driven by strong asset growth and diversified platform success. The company sets a confident FY26 outlook targeting sustained organic growth and stable dividends.

Bailador Technology Investments reported a $19.25 million net profit for FY25, down 7%, while its private portfolio surged with a 33% internal rate of return. The company declared a fully franked 3.6 cent dividend, underscoring confidence in its growth strategy.

Spark New Zealand is selling 75% of its data centre business to Pacific Equity Partners for up to $705 million, aiming to accelerate capacity expansion amid rising cloud and AI demand.

Santos Limited has agreed to extend the exclusivity period with the XRG Consortium, allowing more time to finalize due diligence for a potential A$8.89 per share cash takeover. The extension keeps the door open for competing bids, maintaining shareholder options.

Iress Ltd confirms early-stage discussions with Blackstone and Thoma Bravo amid acquisition speculation, following a withdrawn A$10.50 per share offer from Blackstone.