Latest Operational Excellence News

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.

Woodside Energy posted a solid first quarter with strong asset reliability, an 11% lift in realised prices, and key projects like Scarborough nearing completion. Production dipped due to cyclones but full-year guidance remains steady.

Peak Processing reported its first positive EBITDA month in March 2026, driven by operational efficiencies and strong production growth. The company upgraded its Q4 production forecast and expanded key customer contracts, signaling a turning point after a challenging period.