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KMD raise and ‘aggressive banks’ take Rod Duke by surprise

‘With a $200 million capital raising not that long ago, I’d be interested to see what they’ve actually done with it,’ he says.

KMD Brands’ footwear subsidiary, Oboz.

Kate McVicar Tue, 31 Mar 2026
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Key points
  • Revenue: Up 7.3% to $505.4m.
  • Loss: Narrowed to $13.1m from $20.7m.
  • Key takeaway: The deep discount, and urgency of KMD’s capital raise, has come as a surprise to retail analysts and investors.  

Briscoe Group’s Rod Duke has admitted he was surprised by KMD Brands’ decision to raise capital, and he questions what happened to the last lot of funds raised. 

Duke – who holds a 6.8% shareholding in the outdoor retail company through Briscoe Group – confirmed he had been shoulder tapped

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Kate McVicar Tue, 31 Mar 2026
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Key points
  • Revenue: Up 7.3% to $505.4m.
  • Loss: Narrowed to $13.1m from $20.7m.
  • Key takeaway: The deep discount, and urgency of KMD’s capital raise, has come as a surprise to retail analysts and investors.  
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