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Tamawood will pay shareholders a fully franked dividend of 10.5 cents per share for the six months ended 30 June 2026. Investors who opt into the reinvestment plan will receive shares priced at a 3% discount to the 10-day VWAP.

James Hardie has raised its FY27 Free Cash Flow target to at least US$600 million and expects to deliver its US$125 million cost synergy target roughly a year early. The company also outlined a 4% to 7% annual organic growth ambition above market, while targeting net leverage below 2.0x by Q2 FY28.

Green360 Technologies says more than 3,500 cubic metres of concrete containing its MKX metakaolin product has now been used across major Melbourne infrastructure projects. The milestone gives the company a growing field record while it develops demand before committing to dedicated large-scale production.

Big River Industries (ASX:BRI) reversed a $14.8 million loss in FY25 to a $4.9 million profit in FY26, driven by margin expansion and the acquisition of Johns Building Supplies. The group targets double-digit EBITDA growth in FY27 amid mixed market conditions.

James Hardie Industries has agreed to divest its European Fermacell sustainable walling and flooring business to Holcim for €840 million, while planning to close its European fiber cement operations and launch a $250 million share buyback.

Fletcher Building (ASX:FBU) reversed its FY25 loss with a $228 million net profit in FY26, driven by a 26% rise in EBIT and a $362 million reduction in net debt amid portfolio simplification and operational improvements.

James Hardie Industries has been hit with a new class action in Victoria alleging breaches related to forward-looking financial statements made between May and August 2025. The company denies any wrongdoing and plans to defend vigorously.

James Hardie Industries posted a 64% jump in Q1 FY27 net sales to $1.475 billion, powered by the AZEK acquisition and solid organic growth. The company exceeded EBITDA guidance and raised its full-year outlook, targeting robust sales and cash flow growth amid cautious housing market assumptions.

ClearVue Technologies has developed a unique manufacturing capability allowing its Gen 3 Vision Glass to have soft high-performance Low-E coatings applied on surface 4, the optimal position for solar heat control, after photovoltaic cells are laminated. This breakthrough enhances thermal performance and expands commercial façade market access globally.

Green360 Technologies has sealed its first binding supply contract with Holcim and ramped up MKX production, positioning itself as Australia’s leading supplier of low-carbon cement alternatives amid tightening SCM markets.

Green360 Technologies has secured its first binding commercial supply agreement with Holcim Australia for up to 4,800 tonnes of its proprietary MKX-CC low-carbon cement replacement, marking a significant step from development to commercial sales amid tightening supplementary cementitious material supplies.

Green360 Technologies has locked in its inaugural commercial supply contract with Holcim Australia for up to 4,800 tonnes of its MKX-CC low-carbon cement replacement, marking its shift from development to commercial sales amid tightening supplementary cementitious material supplies.