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SHAPE Australia Corporation Limited reported a robust half-year performance with a 48.5% rise in net profit and declared a fully franked 14 cent interim dividend, underpinned by strategic acquisition and operational discipline.

Acrow Limited reaffirms its first half FY26 revenue guidance with a 22% increase year-on-year, driven by robust demand in key Australian regions and strategic capital investments.

Simonds Group Limited has reported a robust 1H FY26 performance with a 14% revenue increase and strategic entry into Western Australia, signalling confidence in sustained growth.

Civmec Limited reports a 24.3% drop in revenue and a 19% fall in net profit for the half year ended December 2025, while advancing its naval shipbuilding footprint through the acquisition of Luerssen Australia.

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering has secured $75 million in new contracts across Western Australia, New South Wales, and the ACT, reinforcing its footprint in key infrastructure projects.

PARKD Limited has commissioned its new prefabrication facility in Penrith, successfully delivered a pilot project with McNab Group, and secured $1 million in capital to fuel its east-coast growth strategy.

Fletcher Building has agreed to sell its Construction Division to global giant VINCI Construction for an initial $315.6 million, with potential to rise to $334.1 million. The move marks a strategic pivot towards focused building products manufacturing.

Duratec Limited’s joint venture with Ertech has been greenlit to begin early procurement for critical infrastructure upgrades at HMAS Stirling, supporting Australia’s future submarine capabilities under the AUKUS partnership.

Symal Group Limited is acquiring an 80% stake in Davison Earthmovers for $23.2 million, marking a strategic expansion into South Australia's civil infrastructure market. The acquisition is expected to be earnings accretive from the first year and includes significant plant and equipment assets.

Symal Group has agreed to acquire an 80% stake in South Australian civil contractor Davison Earthmovers for $23.2 million, marking a strategic entry into a region with a booming infrastructure pipeline.

Tamawood Limited anticipates a substantial 40% to 50% increase in first-half FY26 profit before tax, driven by a 36.5% rise in sales and improved Work In Progress reporting confirmed by auditors.

Symal Group Limited has announced the acquisition of Timms Group and L&D Contracting, significantly boosting its footprint in Queensland’s civil infrastructure market ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.