Helia Group

Helia achieved a statutory NPAT of AUD 100m and an adjusted NPAT of AUD 106.3m in the first half of 2026, supported by very low credit losses and operating expenses reduced by 16%. New business volume fell 44% to AUD 61.6m following the loss of the Commonwealth Bank, while the existing portfolio remained solid. Management signalled tight revenue guidance of AUD 330–360m for 2026, announced a regular interim and a special dividend, and unveiled a share buyback of up to AUD 75m. A planned leadership change was also announced: Mark Senkevics will succeed interim CEO Michael Cant in October 2026. » More on de.investing.com

The management board of Heliad, with the supervisory board’s approval, has decided to terminate the inclusion of the shares in the Freiverkehr (Basic Board); trading is expected to be suspended on September 24, 2026. Major shareholder GfBk intends to make a voluntary public tender offer to purchase up to 750,000 shares at EUR 14.25 each; the acceptance period is expected to run approximately from July 6 to July 24, 2026. The offer document will be available on Heliad’s website after publication in the Bundesanzeiger; the company does not plan to list the shares on another exchange. » More on finanzen.net

Heliad has completed the rights issue approved on 14 November 2025 and placed 601,503 new shares at EUR 13.30 each. As a result, share capital increases from EUR 841,265.00 to EUR 9,011,768.00; gross proceeds are expected to amount to EUR 7,999,989.90, subject to registration in the commercial register. The funds are intended to finance further investment activities; the new shares will be listed prospectus-free in the Freiverkehr (open market) of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, with trading expected to begin on 12 January 2026 and delivery on 8 January 2026. » More on finanzen.net