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Wide Open Agriculture is closing its German plant and pivoting to contract manufacturing in Asia to cut costs and scale lupin ingredient production efficiently under new CEO Craig Swan.

Kelsian Group has locked in a seven-year NZ$101 million ferry contract in Auckland and is acquiring local operator Belaire Ferries for NZ$8.9 million, marking its first major New Zealand expansion.

Whitefield Industrials delivered a $21.1 million net profit for FY2026, upheld its long-standing dividend track record, and outperformed its benchmark despite geopolitical tensions and market volatility.

EPX Limited has locked in a $3 million senior secured revolving loan note facility with Partners for Growth, providing capital to seize new revenue opportunities and support working capital over the next three years.

Whitefield Industrials reported a 5.6% drop in net profit to $21.1 million for FY2026 but maintained its fully franked dividend at 10.5 cents per share, while its portfolio outperformed the ASX200 Industrials benchmark over one and three years.

Gentrack Group delivered steady revenue with a 12% rise in recurring income but saw EBITDA fall due to project delays and investment. The company announced two acquisitions to bolster AI and energy pricing capabilities alongside a $20 million share buyback plan.

Bhagwan Marine expects FY26 EBITDA between $44.5m and $46.5m, buoyed by Riverside Marine acquisition despite Middle East conflict causing project delays. The company highlights margin gains, disciplined costs, and rising recurring revenue as it advances integration and growth plans.

Westpac Banking Corporation posted a statutory net profit of AUD 3.414 billion for the half year ended March 2026, marking a 3% increase on the prior corresponding period despite a 5% decline from the previous half. The bank maintained a strong capital position and declared a fully franked interim dividend of 77 cents per share.

Gold Hydrogen is poised to begin flow testing at its Ramsay Project, targeting separate Natural Hydrogen and Helium zones, while advancing green methanol and helium commercialisation studies amid robust market demand.

Elevra Lithium delivered a strong March 2026 quarter with record revenues, operational improvements at North American Lithium, and progress on multiple growth fronts, supported by a robust cash position.

EBOS Group has trimmed its FY26 underlying EBITDA forecast by up to AUD 15 million due to surging fuel and logistics expenses, while maintaining its commitment to healthcare supply continuity.

Fletcher Building posted a mixed quarterly volume update for Q3 FY26, with gains in light building products and distribution offset by weakness in heavy materials. The recent Middle East conflict adds new supply chain and cost pressures, complicating the outlook.