Latest Operational Improvement News

Norwood Systems has successfully completed a $500,000 oversubscribed placement, positioning itself for accelerated growth and strategic debt reduction. The funds will support market expansion, product innovation, and operational improvements.

Appen Limited reports a strong financial turnaround in FY24, driven by growth outside Google and a focus on generative AI, while seeking shareholder approval for key governance and remuneration measures.

Insurance Australia Group (IAG) has entered a strategic alliance with The Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia (RAC), acquiring RAC Insurance and securing a 20-year exclusive distribution agreement. This move significantly boosts IAG's presence in Western Australia and is expected to enhance earnings and operational synergies.

EQ Resources has secured an extension of credit facilities from its major shareholder Oaktree, ensuring continued operations at its flagship Barruecopardo tungsten mine in Spain through 2025. The company is also actively restructuring its debt to strengthen its financial position amid improving production and market conditions.

Experience Co Limited reported a resilient 10% growth in underlying EBITDA for Q3 FY25, overcoming significant weather disruptions that impacted its Adventure Experiences segment. Skydiving operations, particularly in New Zealand, drove the positive momentum, while April trading showed all units profitable.

Abacus Storage King reports a 5.5% uplift in its property portfolio valuation as of March 2025, driven by improved operations and recent developments. This boost is expected to increase net tangible assets by around $0.13 per security.

Ridley Corporation is set to acquire Dyno Nobel’s fertiliser distribution arm for A$300 million, marking a strategic expansion into fertiliser services backed by a $125 million equity raise. The deal is expected to significantly enhance Ridley’s earnings and market footprint by FY26.

TasFoods reported a $10.7 million net loss for FY2024, challenged by an oversupplied poultry market and a significant asset impairment. The company is pivoting towards growth in pet treats and dairy exports to stabilize its future.

Vitura Health reports sustained revenue and EBITDA growth in Q3 FY2025, driven by recent acquisitions and operational improvements, positioning the company well for FY2026.

Dyno Nobel Limited reported a $25 million EBIT uplift in its 2025 half-year results, driven by its ongoing transformation program and strategic moves to separate its Fertilisers business. Despite weather-related challenges, the company is progressing key asset sales and preparing for a share buyback resumption.

PEXA Group’s third-quarter results align with expectations, driven by Australian growth and UK market headwinds. The company reaffirms its FY25 guidance while navigating ongoing business assessments and regulatory milestones.

Elixir Energy has unveiled a strategic, fully funded plan to develop its extensive gas resources in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, aiming for initial production by late 2027. The company leverages its dominant acreage position alongside Shell’s operations and a fast-follower approach to unlock multi-TCF reserves.