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Cleanaway Waste Management reported a 13.5% revenue increase and 14.2% underlying EBIT growth in FY26 despite a statutory profit drop, advancing its Blueprint 2030 2.0 strategy and facing a $9.4 billion takeover bid.

WasteCo has issued $700,000 in unsecured convertible notes at 8% interest, set to mandatorily convert upon an expected equity raise within three months. The company also amended $2 million of existing notes, lowering the conversion price and extending maturity.

Cleanaway has received a $3.13 per share non-binding acquisition proposal from EQT Infrastructure, representing a 32% premium. The board has granted exclusive due diligence and signalled its intention to recommend the deal, subject to conditions and no superior offer emerging.

WasteCo appoints Brian Cohalan as CEO effective August 31, replacing interim Roger Gower, alongside new regional managers and a COO resignation, signaling a strategic leadership reset.

Cleanaway Waste Management appoints Nigel Simonsz as new CFO following Paul Binfield’s departure, while confirming FY26 underlying EBIT at around $470 million, mid-point of prior guidance.

WasteCo Group’s Chair Roger Gower will resign in July 2026, with Sean Joyce stepping up as Chair amid ongoing CEO recruitment and operational upgrades.

WasteCo Group has inked a $10 million funding deal with PFNZ Limited, enhancing its working capital and financial flexibility to support operational improvements and future expansion.

Cleanaway Waste Management has refreshed its long-term strategy, Blueprint 2030 2.0, focusing on leveraging scale, digitisation, and targeted growth to boost margins and cash flow. The plan builds on solid FY25 financial gains and aims for sustained EPS growth and operational efficiency.

Cleanaway has trimmed its FY26 EBIT forecast to $460-$480 million, citing a $20 million hit from rising fuel and logistics costs linked to the Middle East war. The company leans on contractual fuel cost pass-throughs and strategic supply deals to cushion the blow.

Cleanaway Waste Management has upgraded its FY26 underlying EBIT guidance following a strong first half driven by solid waste services growth and successful integration of Contract Resources. The company also announced a 19.6% increase in its interim dividend.

Cleanaway Waste Management faced a challenging FY25 with multiple fatalities prompting a safety overhaul, yet reported robust financial growth and reaffirmed FY26 guidance. Strategic acquisitions and operational improvements signal a determined path forward.

Cleanaway Waste Management reaffirms its FY26 earnings guidance despite a slow start to the year and unveils plans for an indirect cost reduction program aimed at boosting efficiency.