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GWA Group Limited has launched a $30 million on-market share buyback program, balancing capital return with ongoing investment in growth. The move underscores management's confidence in the company’s financial strength and outlook.

GWA Group Limited reported modest revenue and earnings growth for FY2025, underpinned by strong Australian and UK markets, while announcing a $30 million on-market share buyback starting September 2025.

James Hardie Industries has completed its $8.4 billion acquisition of The AZEK Company, creating a powerhouse in exterior home and outdoor living solutions. The merger promises accelerated growth, significant synergies, and a broadened global footprint.

James Hardie Industries is set to terminate its American Depositary Share program following its merger with The AZEK Company and direct NYSE listing, simplifying its share structure for investors.

James Hardie Industries plc has entered a definitive merger agreement to acquire The AZEK Company Inc. in a $7.8 billion deal, creating a combined leader in outdoor living and home exteriors. The transaction, expected to close in the second half of 2025, will see AZEK stockholders owning approximately 26% of the combined company.

GWA Group Limited reported a 1.9% revenue increase and a 3.2% rise in normalized EBIT for the half year ended December 2024, alongside a 7.1% lift in its interim dividend, reflecting disciplined execution despite tough market conditions.

EVZ Limited reported a robust $3.2 million net positive operating cash inflow in Q2 FY25, bolstered by new contract wins worth approximately $28 million and a healthy $110 million contract backlog.