Latest Operational Efficiency News

Close the Loop Limited has sold its ISP Tek Services business for US$10 million, slashed US$16 million of debt, and set an optimistic EBITDA target of $14 million to $16 million for FY27, signalling a sharper focus on its packaging and resource recovery strengths.

IMEXHS Limited exceeded FY25 revenue and EBITDA guidance, driven by strategic contract wins and AI-powered workflow automation. The company projects stronger software growth and sustained profitability in FY26.

Webjet Group reported a 1% revenue rise to $136.4 million for FY26 but saw underlying EBITDA drop 20% to $28.1 million due to increased investment and softer trading. The company completed its Locomote acquisition, announced a fully franked 4 cents per share dividend, and revealed CEO Katrina Barry’s resignation.

Plenti Group Limited (ASX:PLT) has smashed its $3 billion loan portfolio target two months ahead of schedule, delivering a 117% surge in cash profit before tax to $30.8 million for FY26. The fintech lender’s growth was fuelled by record loan originations, robust credit performance, and strategic technology investments.

Smartgroup posted robust 2025 results with record customer growth and accelerated EV leasing, backed by strategic digital investments and a $20 million share buy-back plan following fleet portfolio sales.

James Hardie Industries saw a 25% sales increase in FY26 driven by the AZEK acquisition but reported a 75% net income decline amid acquisition costs and margin pressures. The company expects synergy gains and adjusted EBITDA growth in FY27.

Napier Port reported a robust half-year performance with an 8.8% revenue rise to NZ$84.9 million and underlying net profit after tax up 21.5%, driven by container services growth and key infrastructure projects progressing on schedule.

Vista Group International has inked a six-year contract to transition Cinépolis Mexico, the world’s largest cinema circuit by attendance, to its Vista Cloud Operational Excellence platform starting in 2026.

Catalyst Metals has identified a capital-efficient path to increase throughput at its Plutonic Mill by refurbishing a dormant processing circuit, enhancing flexibility for its ambitious plan to double annual gold production to around 200,000 ounces.

Parkway Corporate has teamed up with Hitachi to develop modular ultra-high brine concentration systems, crucial for its flagship Queensland Brine Management Complex project aimed at transforming industrial waste brine into green chemicals.

Contact Energy's April 2026 report shows rising electricity and gas sales, improved margins, and lower generation costs, supported by strong hydro storage and ongoing renewable projects.

Vitasora has launched its proprietary vCare EMR platform, cutting SaaS costs by over 90% and nearly doubling patient enrolments in April. The company targets cashflow breakeven in H2 2026 as enrolment momentum builds.