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SHAPE Australia forecasts FY26 revenue up nearly 23% and NPAT soaring 47%, driven by sector diversification and modular expansion.

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.

Inghams Group has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to stabilise operations, optimise assets, and grow value, reaffirming FY26 EBITDA guidance between $180 million and $200 million amid ongoing cost pressures.

Fluence Corporation Limited (ASX: FLC) reports a 52% revenue surge in FY2025 driven by strategic growth in Smart Product Solutions and recurring revenue, alongside progress on a major Ivory Coast water treatment plant.

QBE Insurance Group kicked off 2026 with robust premium growth and solid underwriting, maintaining its full-year guidance amid geopolitical uncertainty and evolving risks.

Boom Logistics has upgraded its FY26 earnings guidance, anticipating a 31% rise in statutory EPS, backed by $7 million in new contracts across energy and mining sectors.

NEXTDC has closed a A$1.7 billion subordinated hybrid securities offer fully backed by La Caisse, enhancing its liquidity to an estimated A$8.4 billion by June 30, 2026.

Perpetual Limited is sharpening its focus on asset management and corporate trust following the binding agreement to sell its Wealth Management arm to Bain Capital for $500 million upfront, aiming to strengthen its balance sheet and simplify operations.

Channel Infrastructure NZ Limited has accelerated key project completions and expanded contract scope, prompting a raised EBITDA forecast for FY2026 amid an uncertain fuel demand outlook.

NEXTDC has locked in A$1.8 billion in new senior debt commitments, lifting its total senior debt capacity to A$8.2 billion and pro forma liquidity to about A$8.4 billion. The fresh capital will underpin ongoing data centre development and recent contract wins, with financial close targeted for July 2026.

Sigma Healthcare reports robust growth in Chemist Warehouse sales across Australia and internationally, announces a joint venture to enter the UK market, and secures a major distribution centre lease in New Zealand to support its expanding network.

Eagers Automotive has finalized its majority acquisition of CanadaOne Auto, positioning itself among the world’s largest automotive retail groups with combined pro-forma revenue nearing A$19 billion.