Highlights

• Way 2 Vat shares rose 7.69% to AUD 0.070 during the morning session on 30 June 2026.

• The company restructured its debt facilities with long-term banker Bank Hapoalim.

• Total available facility increased to AUD 4.876 million from AUD 3.926 million as at 31 March 2026.

• A new secured loan of around AUD 2.297 million has been arranged with maturity on 30 June 2029.

• The company said the facility extends its operational runway and supports client acquisition as it approaches breakeven.

Way 2 Vat Ltd (ASX:W2V) shares gained 7.69% to AUD 0.070 during the morning session on 30 June 2026 after the company announced a larger and longer-term debt facility with its long-term banker, Bank Hapoalim. The update appeared favourable for investors as the refinancing increases the company’s available facility, extends debt maturity and improves liquidity while Way2VAT continues to focus on client acquisition and progress towards breakeven.

About Way 2 Vat

Way2VAT is a global fintech company focused on automated VAT/GST claim and return solutions. The company operates across more than 40 countries and supports services in over 20 languages. It serves hundreds of enterprise businesses worldwide and owns patented artificial intelligence technology that powers what the company describes as the world’s first fully automated, end-to-end VAT reclaim platform.

Founded in 2016, Way2VAT is headquartered in Tel Aviv and also has offices in the United Kingdom, Spain and Romania. The company has more than 80 employees, while 526 global enterprise companies use its platform. Its technology is designed to automate VAT recovery and return processes for businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions.

Larger Debt Facility Supports Liquidity Position

The key update from Way2VAT was the restructuring of its debt facilities with Bank Hapoalim. The revised arrangement increases the total available facility and extends the maturity profile of the company’s borrowings.

As at 30 June 2026, the total available facility increased to AUD 4.876 million, compared with AUD 3.926 million as at 31 March 2026. This represents an increase of AUD 950,000 in available facility capacity over the period.

The company said the enhanced facility is expected to extend its operational runway and support further client acquisition as it moves closer to breakeven.

New Secured Loan Extends Maturity to 2029

As part of the refinancing, Way2VAT has secured a new loan of approximately AUD 2.297 million. The new secured loan carries a three-year maturity date of 30 June 2029.

The loan is repayable in 36 equal monthly instalments. Interest is payable at the Israeli Prime Rate plus 5.00%, which currently equates to 10.25%.

According to the company, the new loan has been implemented on similar interest rates and repayment terms to existing loans within the facility, while providing the added benefit of a longer maturity term.

Short-Term Bridging Loans Repaid

Way2VAT also confirmed the repayment of two short-term bridging loans. These included one loan of AUD 692,000 repaid in April 2026 and another loan of AUD 688,000 repaid in June 2026.

Funds drawn under the new facility have been used to repay existing short-term debt and improve liquidity. This shifts part of the company’s debt profile from short-term bridging arrangements to a longer-term secured facility.

For investors, the refinancing provides clearer visibility on the company’s funding structure through to 30 June 2029, subject to monthly repayment obligations.

Management Links Facility to Revenue Growth and Receivables

Commenting on the refinancing, Founder and CEO Amos Simantov said the new secured loan reflects recognition of the company’s revenue growth and its large, high-quality accounts receivable balance.

He noted that Way2VAT had entered into a new secured loan with Bank Hapoalim for AUD 2.297 million, with maturity extended to 30 June 2029. He also highlighted that the new three-year maturity compares with previous outstanding loans that had maturities of no longer than 12 months.

This longer maturity profile gives the company additional time to support operational and strategic initiatives while continuing to develop its enterprise client base.

Why the Update Was Viewed Favourably

The share price move suggests the market viewed the refinancing update positively. The announcement does not report new revenue or earnings figures, but it does provide details on liquidity, debt maturity and funding support.

The increase in total available facility from AUD 3.926 million to AUD 4.876 million improves the company’s funding capacity. The new AUD 2.297 million secured loan also extends the maturity profile to 30 June 2029, replacing shorter-term debt obligations with a longer-term structure.

For a fintech company still moving towards breakeven, access to funding and liquidity can be important for supporting operations, client acquisition and growth initiatives. Way2VAT specifically stated that the enhanced facility extends its operational runway and enables further client acquisition as the company approaches breakeven.

What This Means for Investors

Way2VAT’s latest update is centred on balance sheet flexibility rather than an operating result. The company has improved its available facility, extended debt maturity and repaid short-term bridging loans. These changes may provide additional financial flexibility while the business continues working toward breakeven.

The announcement also highlights the company’s ongoing relationship with Bank Hapoalim, its long-term banker. Management linked the refinancing to revenue growth and a sizeable accounts receivable balance, while the new three-year maturity provides a longer repayment horizon than the company’s previous short-term loan arrangements.

With the stock rising 7.69% during the morning session, investors appear to have responded favourably to the improved liquidity runway and longer-term debt structure.