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PeopleIN improved underlying earnings and reduced leverage in FY26 despite a statutory loss, as Queensland’s infrastructure demand drove a sharp recovery in its core workforce division. The company is now betting that a leaner portfolio, Infrawork’s trans-Tasman labour channel and Brisbane 2032-related work can sustain the upturn.

Mineral Resources has maintained FY27 guidance after a record quarter for mining services and lithium sales, while Onslow Iron delivered its strongest export month yet. The gains came with a sharp fall in lithium prices, elevated Mt Marion costs and a leadership change in the lithium division.

Treasury Wine Estates has reiterated its FY27 earnings guidance after a bruising year marked by a $1.1 billion statutory loss, a suspended dividend and a major US reset. Early trading indicators are improving, but the recovery now depends on execution across costs, inventory, supply and the Americas review.

WiseTech Global’s FY26 annual report charts a year of extraordinary expansion, with revenue up 79% after the e2open acquisition and underlying EBITDA up 56%. But the stronger earnings base comes with heavier debt, a major workforce reset and unresolved regulatory risks.

S&P Global Ratings has revised TPG Telecom’s outlook to stable from negative while affirming its BBB issuer credit rating. The agency expects mobile growth, lower capital intensity and balance-sheet repair to push adjusted debt-to-EBITDA below 2.75x from fiscal 2027, although spectrum costs remain a substantial test.

Sports Entertainment Group has completed its NZ$130 million acquisition of MediaWorks, creating a trans-Tasman audio group with more than 5 million listeners. The combined business starts with pro forma net leverage of 1.84 times and a management target of approximately 1.2 times within two years.

James Hardie has raised its FY27 Free Cash Flow target to at least US$600 million and expects to deliver its US$125 million cost synergy target roughly a year early. The company also outlined a 4% to 7% annual organic growth ambition above market, while targeting net leverage below 2.0x by Q2 FY28.

Alliance Aviation Services has launched the retail tranche of its fully underwritten $40 million equity raising, offering shareholders new shares at $0.70 each to reinforce its balance sheet and support ongoing turnaround efforts.

SPC Global reported a 27% rise in normalised EBITDA for FY26 to $38.5 million, supported by a $100 million equity raise that halved net leverage. The company’s strategic pivot to higher-margin branded products and operational efficiencies set the stage for targeted double-digit revenue and EBITDA growth in FY27.

WiseTech Global posted a record $1.4 billion in revenue for FY26, driven by the e2open acquisition and AI-led efficiencies, while underlying net profit rose 29%. The company outlines a confident FY27 growth outlook amid ongoing integration and innovation.

Coles Group reported a 2.8% rise in FY26 sales revenue to $45.58 billion, driven by supermarket growth and digital gains, while navigating $235 million in regulatory provisions.

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.