Latest Underwriting News

StepChange Holdings Limited has initiated an initial public offering to raise up to $15 million, aiming to acquire StepChange Consultants Pty Ltd, a prominent SAP ERP consulting firm. The move positions the company to capitalize on the expanding IT services market in Australia and New Zealand.

FleetPartners has priced a A$400 million asset backed securitisation, featuring a green tranche dedicated to electric vehicle leases, marking a notable step in sustainable finance.

Manuka Resources has launched a fully underwritten A$8 million entitlement offer to fund the restart of its Wonawinta processing plant and advance its 10-year Cobar Basin Production Plan, targeting silver and gold output by early 2026.

Bastion Minerals has successfully closed its non-renounceable entitlement offer, securing $414,190 from 105 applications. The company plans to issue shares imminently and will work with underwriters to place any remaining shortfall by late July.

Lanthanein Resources Ltd is raising $2.1 million through a fully underwritten entitlement offer, proposing a 30, 1 share consolidation and a rebrand to Fortuna Metals Ltd. The capital raise aims to fund exploration and working capital, but will dilute existing shareholders by approximately 50% if they do not participate.

Macarthur Minerals has updated the timetable for its pro-rata renounceable rights issue, providing shareholders with more time to participate in the A$2 million capital raise. The offer terms remain unchanged as the company awaits regulatory approval for a supplementary prospectus.

Helia Group reveals ING Bank Australia will not renew its Lenders Mortgage Insurance contract beyond June 2026, prompting a strategic business review amid evolving market dynamics.

Microba Life Sciences has announced a $14.5 million capital raising, including a $2 million fully underwritten Securities Purchase Plan (SPP) and a $12.5 million Placement, aimed at fast-tracking commercialisation of its microbiome diagnostic tests in Australia and the UK.

I Synergy Group Limited has successfully raised approximately $1 million through a fully underwritten entitlement offer, with robust shareholder participation and full underwriting support.

Duxton Farms announces a transformative merger with four private agricultural companies, alongside a $4 million fully underwritten placement and a special dividend, aiming to significantly expand its asset base and diversify its portfolio.

Adherium Limited has announced a partially underwritten entitlement offer aiming to raise approximately A$4.5 million through the issuance of new shares and options at a significant discount. The capital raise is designed to accelerate patient onboarding and product development for its respiratory monitoring technology.

Ricegrowers Limited (SunRice) has reactivated its Dividend Reinvestment Plan for the FY25 final dividend, offering shareholders a discounted share purchase option backed by a $10 million partial underwriting.