Latest Operational Excellence News

SGH Ltd (ASX:SGH) reported a 1% rise in underlying EBIT to $1.55 billion for FY26, driven by margin gains at Boral and WesTrac, alongside a disciplined capital allocation strategy including a $500 million on-market buy-back.

Credit Corp delivered a 12% profit rise to a record $105.5 million in FY2026, powered by a 57% surge in US debt buying earnings and a strategic entry into UK consumer lending.

Reckon Limited maintained steady revenue and EBITDA in constant currency during the first half of FY26, while NPAT rose 6%, driven by strong growth in its cloud products Reckon One and Billing Workflows alongside strategic AI investments.

EROAD has appointed David Leach as CEO, effective October 2026, aiming to leverage his SaaS scaling expertise to accelerate growth and develop an AI-native platform.

SKS Technologies Group is set to surpass its February profit forecast with an unaudited before-tax profit of $39.3 million, driven by operational discipline and scalable growth.

Vista Group International posted a 12% revenue increase in 1H26, driven by cloud adoption and marquee client wins, prompting an upgrade to its full-year revenue forecast.

Waratah Minerals expanded its Spur Gold Project drilling with 12 rigs, confirming extensive high-grade gold zones and consolidating the district through strategic acquisitions. A $48 million capital raise underpins ongoing exploration.

Rio Tinto delivered a robust first half in 2026 with a 28% jump in underlying EBITDA to $14.8 billion, powered by copper ramp-up at Oyu Tolgoi, lithium expansion, and operational gains. The miner also lifted its interim dividend by 43% amid disciplined capital investment and steady iron ore output.

ALS Limited reported record FY26 financial results driven by strong growth in Minerals and Industrial Materials, while advancing its digital transformation through the Lab of the Future initiative. Leadership changes and a strategic portfolio review underpin its disciplined capital allocation approach.

Australian Oil Company Limited has successfully reactivated its Emu Apple-1 well, restoring production to pre-intervention levels, while advancing preparations to restart gas production at Major-4 in the Surat Basin.

AIC Mines is set for a leadership transition with Clint Donkin appointed Managing Director from October 2026, while Aaron Colleran moves to Non-Executive Chairman, aiming to bolster operational focus during the company’s growth phase.

NEXTDC has increased its pro forma contracted utilisation by 73MW to 740MW as of June 30, 2026, reflecting new customer wins and a forward order book now standing at 565MW. Despite this growth, FY26 financial guidance remains steady.