Latest Underwriting News

Big River Industries Ltd (ASX, BRI) is set to acquire John’s Building Supplies, a leading Western Australian distributor, in a $17 million deal that promises immediate earnings accretion and strategic growth in the WA market.

AUB Group has ended acquisition talks with EQT and CVC after the consortium declined to proceed with a $45 per share offer. The company reaffirms its FY26 earnings guidance and signals confidence in its organic growth strategy.

Conico Ltd has appointed a new external auditor and secured shareholder approval for a significant 1-for-8 share consolidation at its 2025 Annual General Meeting.

Pioneer Credit has secured a further 15 basis point reduction on its $272.5 million senior finance facility, lowering its funding costs and reinforcing its commitment to sustainable business practices.

QBE Insurance Group reports sustained gross written premium growth of 6% for FY25 and announces a significant A$450 million on-market share buyback, reinforcing confidence in its financial outlook and capital management strategy.

Tower Limited has reported a record underlying profit for FY25, driven by improved claims ratios, customer growth, and strategic initiatives including expanded risk-based pricing. The insurer declared increased dividends and outlined a positive growth outlook for FY26.

Redivium Limited has withdrawn its planned European Green Bond issuance amid challenging market conditions and an ongoing ASX suspension, despite securing conditional investor commitments. The company signals a future return to green debt markets when conditions improve.

White Energy Company Limited has launched a 5-for-12 partially underwritten entitlement offer at $0.027 per share, aiming to raise approximately $3.5 million to fund mineral exploration and corporate needs. Major shareholders and directors have committed to participate, while the offer excludes ineligible shareholders and related parties.

Maggie Beer Holdings has announced a $2.28 million entitlement offer priced at a 10.3% discount to raise working capital, inviting eligible shareholders to participate in a 1-for-10 share issue.

Mt Malcolm Mine NL has supplemented its October Rights Issue with a $750,000 Placement Offer, updating its capital structure and funding plans to accelerate exploration and repay director loans.

Mt Malcolm Mines has successfully closed an oversubscribed $2.3 million rights issue and secured an additional $750,000 placement, positioning the company to fast-track exploration and development at its Malcolm Gold Project.

Bindi Metals Limited has announced a non-renounceable entitlement offer of options to raise approximately $46,000, underwritten by CPS Capital Group. The offer includes 46 million options to shareholders and 5 million options to the lead manager, with potential dilution if exercised.