Latest Secondary Market News

Sims Limited projects a robust FY26 underlying EBIT between $350 million and $400 million, buoyed by strong non-ferrous metal prices and resilient memory chip demand despite geopolitical and market headwinds.

Kina Securities Limited has launched its inaugural unsecured subordinated bond issue worth PGK 235 million, offering a fixed 7.55% coupon over 10 years, marking a significant step in Papua New Guinea's capital markets.

Pengana Private Equity Trust reported a significant decline in half-year profit for the period ending 31 December 2025, yet increased its interim distribution to unitholders. The Trust’s net asset value per unit showed a modest rise despite challenging market conditions.

Sims Limited reported a robust fiscal 2026 half-year underlying profit, boosted by strong performances in its Lifecycle Services and North American metal operations. Despite statutory losses from derivative impacts, the company declared a healthy interim dividend and outlined strategic investments for future growth.

The CD Private Equity Fund Series reported robust performance in 2025, with improved exit activity and solid distributions despite currency headwinds. The funds continue to focus on asset-by-asset realisations while exploring portfolio liquidity options.

Talga Group has lodged a detailed prospectus for issuing attaching and piggyback options to recent Placement and Share Purchase Plan participants, potentially raising up to A$32.7 million upon exercise. The move supports its battery anode production scale-up and international expansion plans.

Conico Ltd is set to raise $85,000 through a follow-on share placement at $0.008 per share, targeting strategic shareholders to meet excess demand from its recent entitlement offer.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced estimated cash distributions for four Australian iShares ETFs, outlining key dates and options for investors to reinvest dividends.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced the distribution schedule for its Australian iShares ETFs, with key dates spanning early to mid-February 2026. Investors are reminded to update details and consider the Distribution Reinvestment Plan ahead of the record date.

Chilwa Minerals has finalised the last tranche of its $8 million private placement, bolstered by insider participation, and is advancing plans for a Nasdaq dual listing in the first half of 2026.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced estimated cash distributions for a broad suite of Australian iShares ETFs, with key dates set for January 2026. Investors are reminded to update details and consider the Distribution Reinvestment Plan ahead of the record date.

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.