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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.

James Hardie Industries has exceeded its preliminary Q1 FY27 sales and EBITDA guidance, driven by robust demand in its Siding & Trim segment and improved Deck, Rail & Accessories performance.

Green360 Technologies has locked in a revised supply deal with Boyer Paper Mill that guarantees a minimum 4,000 tonne purchase in FY27 and lifts pricing by 19%, underpinning revenue of up to $2.9 million and supporting operational efficiencies at its Pittong plant.

ClearVue Technologies has exceeded its $1 million target in a Share Purchase Plan, raising $1.29 million and issuing over 14.6 million shares with free attaching options pending shareholder approval.

ClearVue Technologies has appointed Professor Rebecca Yang, a leading authority in building-integrated photovoltaics and sustainable building technologies, to its board, boosting its technical leadership as it pursues global commercialisation of advanced solar glass solutions.