New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm

Forsyth Barr

We are proud to be a New Zealand owned firm, with 21 offices throughout the country and over 300 employees. We assist personal, institutional and corporate clients providing a full range of investment services.

Forsyth Barr is a foundation New Zealand Exchange firm (NZX) and accredited market participant. We have been confirmed by the Financial Markets Authority as a Qualifying Financial Entity (QFE).

Research is the cornerstone of our advice. We have one of New Zealand's leading teams of analysts. Our global affiliations ensure comprehensive research coverage of all major investment markets.

New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm, Forsyth Barr

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>KMD Brands (KMD) provided a mixed FY26 update.</li><li>The key disappointment for us was the higher-than-expected net debt position, which requires disciplined execution through FY27 ahead of the NZ$43m reduction in its debt facility.</li><li>While we are encouraged by the ongoing operational recovery, balance-sheet execution keeps the risk–reward balanced.</li></ul>

KMD Brands (KMD) provided a mixed FY26 update.The key disappointment for us was the higher-than-expected net debt position, which requires disciplined execution through FY27 ahead of the NZ$43m reduction in its debt facility.While we are encouraged by the ongoing operational recovery, balance-sheet execution keeps the risk–reward balanced.

KMD Brands Carrying More Debt on the Recovery Path