Latest Underwriting News

IAG reported a 91% surge in net profit after tax to $778 million for 1H25, boosted by favourable weather conditions and a $200 million release from COVID-related provisions. The insurer declared a 12 cents per share interim dividend, underscoring its strong capital position and commitment to customer support amid ongoing economic pressures.

Insurance Australia Group Limited (IAG) reported a 91.2% surge in net profit to $778 million for the half year ended December 2024, driven by robust insurance margins and higher investment income. The company also declared a 12-cent interim dividend, signaling confidence in its financial outlook.

Eagle Mountain Mining has closed its renounceable entitlement offer, raising $1.62 million to advance copper and base metals exploration at its Silver Mountain and Wedgetail projects in Arizona.

Cosmo Metals has secured an exclusive option to acquire the high-grade Bingara and Nundle gold, antimony, and copper projects in northern NSW, backed by a $1.6 million underwritten capital raising to fund initial exploration.

Generation Development Group has successfully closed its institutional equity raising, securing $233.3 million to fund the strategic acquisition of Evidentia Group Holdings. Strong investor demand underscores confidence in GDG’s growth trajectory.

Suncorp Group Limited delivered a robust half-year performance with a $1.1 billion net profit, driven by favourable natural hazard conditions and the strategic sale of Suncorp Bank. The insurer plans a substantial $4.1 billion return to shareholders, underscoring its strong capital position and growth ambitions.

Suncorp Group delivered a robust first half FY25 with NPAT nearly doubling to $1.1 billion, driven by the sale of Suncorp Bank and favourable natural hazard outcomes. The insurer announced a $3.22 per share capital return and dividend, underscoring strong capital management.

Suncorp Group Limited has delivered a strong half-year performance for the period ending December 31, 2024, with significant growth in revenue and net profit, while navigating the ongoing return of proceeds from its Suncorp Bank sale.

Wellnex Life Limited has announced a non-renounceable entitlement offer to raise approximately $22.1 million at $0.65 per share, supporting its planned AIM listing and strategic growth initiatives.

WA Kaolin Limited has announced a fully underwritten pro-rata accelerated non-renounceable rights offer to raise approximately $7 million, aiming to bolster working capital and support production ramp-up at its Wickepin operations.

WA Kaolin Ltd has launched a fully underwritten A$7 million entitlement offer to fund a critical ramp-up in production following successful operational upgrades. With strong forward orders and supportive major shareholders, the company aims to achieve positive cash flow and expand its market footprint.

WA Kaolin Limited is raising A$7 million through a fully underwritten entitlement offer to support its sales ramp-up and working capital needs, following a successful upgrade to its classifier project that enhances production capabilities.