Latest Deleveraging News

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.

Emeco Holdings posted a 5% rise in operating NPAT for FY26, strengthened its balance sheet with net debt down to $127 million, and launched a 10% on-market share buy-back while advancing its net zero emissions strategy.

Australis Oil & Gas Ltd posted a $2.6 million net loss for 1H 2026 amid sharply reduced production volumes but is progressing its Tuscaloosa Marine Shale development with a key partner and a planned Q4 well spud.

Wagners Holding Company Limited (ASX:WGN) reported a 17% revenue increase to $504 million and a 78.5% surge in net profit after tax to $40.6 million for FY26, driven by strong growth in Construction Materials and Composite Fibre Technologies.

Morphic Ethical Equities Fund Limited delivered a 1.34% rise in net profit to $7.32 million for FY26, outpacing its benchmark with a 29.11% portfolio return and announcing a fully franked 1.4 cent dividend alongside plans for a substantial share buyback.

Cadence Opportunities Fund fell 2.3% in July, lagging the All Ordinaries index, but delivered a robust 26.6% gain over the past year and declared fully franked dividends yielding up to 7.4%.

Light & Wonder's Q2 2026 sees net income jump 26% to $120 million, driven by strong Gaming and iGaming growth. The company sticks to its 2026 outlook, targeting mid- to high-single-digit EBITDA growth and aims to reduce leverage below 3.0x by mid-2027.