Latest Cleanaway Waste Management (ASX:CWY) News

EQT Infrastructure has reaffirmed its intention to pursue a takeover of Cleanaway at no less than its indicative offer price, clearing another hurdle in the non-binding process. The parties are now working towards an implementation deed, but a binding transaction remains uncertain.

EQT Infrastructure says its due diligence has not uncovered an issue likely to derail its proposed acquisition of Cleanaway, and it will not reduce the indicative offer terms. But the exclusivity period has ended without a binding implementation deed, leaving the transaction unfinished.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Cleanaway Waste Management has updated its FY2025 final dividend details, including currency options for New Zealand shareholders and a revised Dividend Reinvestment Plan price.