Latest Portfolio Simplification News

Spark New Zealand’s FY26 results highlight a return to mobile service revenue growth, a significant gain from the sale of its data centre business, and a strategic review of its Digital Services division.

Fletcher Building (ASX:FBU) reversed its FY25 loss with a $228 million net profit in FY26, driven by a 26% rise in EBIT and a $362 million reduction in net debt amid portfolio simplification and operational improvements.

Telstra reported a solid FY26 with EBITDAaL up 4% and cash EPS rising 14%, alongside increased capital expenditure and a new $1 billion share buyback. The company is advancing its digital infrastructure investments and AI capabilities while addressing a significant July network outage under regulatory scrutiny.

Elevra Lithium has divested its Western Australian pegmatite rights at Tabba Tabba to Wildcat Resources for $16 million plus royalties, sharpening its focus on North American lithium growth.

Endeavour Group posted a 1.3% rise in FY26 sales to $12.2 billion but underlying profit slipped as it flagged $372 million in significant asset write-downs and restructuring costs.

Ariana Resources has sold its remaining 9.9% stake in the Kiziltepe mine for US$3.7 million, boosting cash reserves to A$39 million and sharpening focus on its flagship 1.6Moz Dokwe Gold Project in Zimbabwe.

Lightning Minerals has executed a strategic reset focusing on Australian gold and critical minerals, securing $1.85 million to accelerate exploration at its flagship Mt Turner and Warby Tungsten projects. Key technical milestones include an independent petrology study validating Mt Turner's gold system and promising tungsten assay results at Warby.

FireFly Metals has delivered exceptional high-grade copper-gold drilling results from its Green Bay project, prompting an updated resource estimate and pushing its economic study completion to August 2026. The company also simplified its portfolio by selling Ontario gold assets and gained entry into the S&P/ASX 200 Index.

Reach Resources has locked in a fully funded mining and milling agreement with Andel Resources at Murchison South, alongside a 30% increase in its Blue Heaven gold resource to 80,000 ounces at higher grade.

Westgold Resources delivered a record 387,354oz gold production in FY26, exceeding guidance, while closing the year with a robust $939 million in cash and liquid assets, remaining debt free and unhedged.

Lendlease appoints seasoned real asset executive Nick O’Neil as CEO, marking a leadership shift aligned with its strategic reset and portfolio simplification.

Flight Centre Travel Group showcased robust growth and strategic innovation at its 2026 Investor Day, navigating geopolitical challenges with AI-driven efficiency and portfolio reshaping.