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Accordant Group Limited ( (NZ:AGL) ) has issued an update.
Accordant Group Limited plans to raise about $6.7 million through a pro rata renounceable rights offer, giving eligible shareholders the right to subscribe for 1.269 new shares for every existing share at $0.15. The Hull Family Trust, already the majority shareholder with 52.41%, has committed $3.25 million, while directors and senior management will contribute around $285,000, potentially lifting the Trust’s stake to about 72% depending on overall uptake.
Proceeds from the offer are intended to materially reduce debt built up during a two-year recession and high interest-rate period, easing interest costs and supporting a new banking facility that, subject to a successful raise, will extend to April 2028 with improved covenants. Accordant forecasts a return to positive EBITDA in FY26 and stronger earnings through FY27–FY28, while an independent adviser has concluded the transaction is positive for the company’s financial position, leading directors to strongly recommend shareholders approve the necessary resolutions.
The offer includes a Shortfall Facility allowing fully participating shareholders and approved investors to apply for additional shares not taken up by others, with related parties able to subscribe further if required to reach the $5 million minimum. Proxy votes ahead of the special meeting showed more than 93% support for both resolutions related to the Hull Family Trust’s increased holding and the issue of shares to related parties, highlighting strong backing from minority investors for the recapitalisation and governance structure around the deal.
More about Accordant Group Limited
Accordant Group Limited operates in New Zealand’s employment and recruitment sector, with exposure to blue-collar and executive white-collar segments. The company focuses on providing staffing and workforce solutions across economic cycles, positioning itself to benefit from an expected recovery in domestic trading conditions over the coming years.
The group has faced elevated debt levels following a prolonged recessionary environment and higher interest rates, which have weighed on profitability. Management now expects a return to positive earnings in FY26 and further improvement through FY27 and FY28, contingent on both improved trading conditions and a reset of its capital structure.
Average Trading Volume: 12,402
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: N$4.75M
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