Latest Operational Efficiency News

Humm Group reported a 5.1% rise in average assets under management to $5.4 billion in 3Q26, despite lower loan originations and ongoing corporate irregular costs. Credit quality remains stable as the company navigates macroeconomic headwinds and strategic product transitions.

New Hope Corporation lifted quarterly coal production and sales, cut sustaining capital guidance, and issued $300 million in convertible notes to extend debt maturity to 2032.

Elders Limited lifted half-year revenue by 32% to $1.77 billion, with profit after tax rising 17% to $39.5 million, boosted by the Delta Agribusiness acquisition and improved seasonal conditions. The company declared an 18-cent fully franked interim dividend and advanced its new divisional model and systems modernisation.

ALS Limited reported a 25.8% jump in underlying net profit after tax to AUD 381.2 million for FY26, driven by strong commodity testing demand and margin expansion. The company raised its dividend and advanced major hub lab projects while navigating a post-year-end cyber incident.

Gratifii Limited has secured $10 million in new capital to acquire Simplicity Loyalty and invest strategically in Marketplacer, aiming to broaden its loyalty and rewards platform across Australia and New Zealand.

oOh!media posts solid early 2026 revenue growth and launches a $12 million annual savings program, while exiting retail media and navigating takeover bids.

Euro Manganese reveals a strong Preliminary Economic Assessment for its Czech manganese project, highlighting a 48% operating margin and a phased build strategy aimed at meeting soaring battery material demand.

Worley unveils a medium-term growth strategy through FY30 focused on expanding full project delivery, investing $70 million in AI, and leveraging strategic partnerships amid near-term geopolitical challenges.

EVZ Limited's Non-Executive Chairman Graham Burns has sold 5 million shares, reducing his stake but maintaining a significant holding while aiming to improve share liquidity and attract institutional investors.

Vista Group International is set to roll out its Digital Enablement platform across 88 Cineworld cinemas in the UK during 2026, building on last year’s deployment at 25 Picturehouse sites.

Sanford Limited delivered record half-year earnings despite a 5.5% revenue dip, driven by robust salmon and wildcatch segments, while mussel farming faced headwinds. The company cut net debt by NZ$63 million and declared a steady 5.0 cps dividend.

Smart Parking Limited grew its ANPR sites by 17% in Q3 FY26 and increased parking breach notices by 19%, leveraging acquisitions and AI technology to expand across Europe and New Zealand.