Latest Sustainability News

Sigma Healthcare’s recent merger with Chemist Warehouse Group is delivering strong earnings growth, with Normalised EBIT rising 36% in the first half of FY25. Transaction costs remain significant but the combined group’s outlook appears robust.

Beamtree Holdings has landed a landmark NHS contract and multiple international deals, positioning itself for robust annual recurring revenue growth and improved profitability by the end of FY25.

Altech Batteries has launched an operational pilot plant in Germany producing its proprietary Silumina Anodes, promising a 50% increase in lithium-ion battery capacity with improved longevity.

Civmec Limited has secured approximately A$285 million in new contracts and extensions, including a major shiploader project at Port Waratah and rare earth refinery tanks for Iluka Resources, signaling robust growth and strong market positioning.

Austal Limited has announced a record-breaking $14.2 billion order book, underpinned by strong US and Australian defence contracts, and raised its FY2025 EBIT guidance to at least $80 million.

Kip McGrath Education Centres announces the departure of long-serving CEO Storm McGrath, with Chair Damian Banks stepping in as Executive Chair during the leadership transition.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced an estimated cash distribution of 32.099015 cents per unit for its iShares Core Cash ETF (BILL), with key dates scheduled throughout May 2025.

Foresta Group Holdings’ subsidiary partners with New Zealand’s EECA to explore geothermal steam for its flagship biomass facility, aiming to boost sustainability and efficiency.

Epsilon Healthcare reports ongoing operational challenges post-voluntary administration while unveiling a new pharmacy subsidiary aimed at diversifying revenue streams and rebuilding market confidence.

Healius Limited has announced a special fully franked dividend of AUD 0.413 per ordinary share, signaling confidence in its financial position despite the ongoing suspension of its Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

Bio-Gene Technology Limited is progressing its development of two novel insecticidal compounds, Qcide and Flavocide, targeting major global markets with strong commercial validation and significant US Department of Defense funding.

Anax Metals has locked in a $3.3 million convertible note investment from Mineral Development Partners, with conditional commitments for up to $100 million to advance the Whim Creek Project and establish a Pilbara base metals hub.