Latest Restructuring News

Aurora Labs has appointed Andrew Garth as chief executive, moving former CEO Rebekah Letheby into a newly focused chief operating role. The reshuffle is intended to separate commercial strategy from technical execution as the company pursues scaled manufacturing and defence opportunities.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has signed binding agreements to acquire 90% of a Brazilian magnesium sulphate producer, aiming to secure a key input for its Ema rare earth project. The strategy offers greater supply-chain control, but the plant requires restructuring and carries estimated legacy liabilities of R$15.3 million.

Being AI is preparing to transfer 57% of its issued shares to existing shareholders while moving a 14.4% stake to Excalibur Capital Partners. The transactions are due to complete on 12 October, when the company will also receive a new chair and board.

Prophecy International entered FY27 with sharply lower revenue, negative net assets and just $1 million in cash after a difficult restructuring year. Management has cut costs and launched its ProdataIQ AI product, but the auditor has warned of material uncertainty around the company's ability to continue as a going concern.

FirstWave Cloud Technology has sharply reduced its FY26 loss and generated positive operating cash flow as network monitoring and Latin American revenue accelerated. But a $5.35 million net current asset deficiency, covenant breach and planned capital raise leave the turnaround dependent on continued execution.

Investor Centre’s FY2025 report lays bare the financial strain behind its proposed revival: revenue collapsed, cash fell to just $3,320 and liabilities exceeded assets by $3.81 million. The company is now relying on an unsecured Lake Volta Investments facility and a non-binding restructuring plan after its brokerage subsidiary lost its AFSL.

Transurban Group has agreed to pay $4.5 billion for Canada’s pension fund’s stakes in three major Sydney toll roads, lifting its ownership of Westlink M7, NorthConnex and WestConnex. The debt-funded transaction is expected to support long-term free cash growth, but still requires regulatory and contractual approvals.

Lenders to Sheffield Resources’ Thunderbird joint venture have extended repayment deferrals and covenant waivers until 31 October 2026, buying more time for debt restructuring talks. A proposed standstill could defer Kimberley Mineral Sands’ obligations until June 2027, but has not yet been agreed.

Prophecy International’s revenue fell 15% and its statutory loss widened to $7.9 million in FY26, leaving the software group with $1 million in cash and negative net assets. A major restructure, new debtor finance facility and AI product launch offer a recovery plan, but the auditor has warned of material uncertainty around the company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

Atomos Limited (ASX:AMS) returned to profit in FY26 as revenue rose 22.5% and EBITDA swung positive, but the recovery remains financially fragile. The video technology group continues to carry negative net assets, used cash in operations and faces a possible covenant shortfall in the December half.

MCS Services has completed the sale of its Traffic Business and now has no operating business, while its ASX securities remain suspended pending a possible recompliance transaction. The company reported $1.77 million in cash at 30 June 2026, but also faces a $495,000 legal settlement and no recurring operating revenue.

Peak Processing delivered its first positive Group EBITDA quarter in FY2026, but the turnaround remains financially fragile. The ASX-listed THC beverage manufacturer reported a $7.8 million statutory loss, negative operating cash flow and an explicit material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern.