Latest Operational Excellence News

Promisia Healthcare reported a 58% jump in underlying EBITDAF to $6.6 million for FY26, driven by improved occupancy and operational upgrades. The company introduced a dividend policy tied to operating free cash flow, signalling confidence in sustained cash generation.

Janison Education Group has wrapped up its largest FY26 assessment programs including NAPLAN and its first New Zealand Ministry of Education event, while progressing AI capabilities and navigating a $3 million revenue impact from exiting NSW venue hire services.

Kelsian’s Transit Systems West has locked in a two-year extension for Sydney’s Region 6 bus services, adding $500 million in revenue and advancing its electric bus fleet rollout.

ArborGen Holdings delivered its strongest revenue in five years with $68.2 million, driven by a 14% surge in Brazil and an 8% rise in adjusted EBITDA despite US market headwinds. The company’s focus on advanced genetics and operational efficiency underpins a confident FY27 outlook.

Cuscal has finalised its purchase of New Zealand’s Paymark, aiming for earnings growth and a strong return on capital in the coming financial year.

Vista Group International has secured a five-year contract to transition Cinemex’s Mexican cinema circuit back to its technology platform, expanding on last year’s US rollout success.

Element 25 has locked in Regroup Australia for long-term mining and ore haulage contracts, streamlining its Butcherbird Expansion Project supply chain and pushing towards a 1.1 Mtpa manganese output.

Vodafone Group Plc’s 2026 Annual Report reveals a transformative year marked by the full consolidation of VodafoneThree UK after a landmark merger, acquisition of Telekom Romania and Skaylink, and a planned controlling stake in Safaricom. The Group achieved strong financial results, increased dividends, and reinforced ESG commitments across Europe and Africa.

EROAD reported flat group revenue of NZD 195.2 million for FY26, driven by strong Australian growth and steady New Zealand performance, offset by a North American decline and a hefty goodwill impairment.

Oceania Healthcare Limited has delivered a standout FY26 with 16% higher sales, 20% EBITDA growth, and a 19% reduction in net debt, setting the stage for positive cash flow in FY27 despite no dividend declared this year.

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.

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.