Revenue and Earnings Growth
Group revenue increased 11% to $1.3 billion; underlying EBITDA rose 10% to $200 million; underlying EBITA grew 17% to $91 million, reflecting broad-based operational improvement and successful diversification.
Strong Cash Generation and Balance Sheet
Underlying operating cash flow up 17% to $190.5 million with free cash flow of $39.3 million after tax, interest and capex; net debt reduced from $162.5 million to $144.1 million; gearing down to 17%; net debt/EBITDA 0.36x; cash and available facilities totaled $539 million.
Improved Capital Efficiency (ROACE)
Return on average capital employed (ROACE) improved to 21.2% (up from 17.5% in the prior corresponding half) as the business shifts to higher-ROACE services and targets >25% over time.
Order Book and Tender Pipeline
Order book of $5.1 billion with FY '26 revenue already contracted at $2.5 billion; tender pipeline of $25.6 billion (around 50% / ~$14 billion expected to be awarded within 12 months), providing strong revenue visibility and selective bidding flexibility.
Civil Infrastructure Surge
Civil revenue of $307 million (up 61%) and underlying EBITA of $19 million (up 67%); civil contribution ~21% of group EBITA; underlying EBITA margin improved to 6.2% from 6% pcp; $500 million of new awards and a near $8 billion civil pipeline (over $5 billion expected to be awarded in next 12 months).
Mining Contract Wins and Pipeline
Surface wins included a 3-year Byerwen extension for $792 million (with a 2-year option up to $1.32 billion) and a 7-year Langkawi extension in Malaysia; Surface pipeline of $9.6 billion (with $5.6 billion expected in 12 months) and Underground pipeline of $8.1 billion (with $3.5 billion expected), supporting targets including $750 million Underground revenue by FY '28.
Shareholder Returns and Cost of Debt Improvements
Interim fully franked dividend increased 73% to $0.095 per share (payout ratio ~37.1%); net finance costs decreased to $15 million (from $17 million); effective borrowing cost lowered to 6% from 6.7% year-on-year.
Operational and People Progress
Workforce over 10,000; TRIFR has reduced since FY '21; programs focused on mental health (Strong Minds, Strong Mines) and leadership development; First Nations representation reached 4.3% and Australian-based female representation near 20% with an 11% reduction in female turnover between Dec '23 and Dec '25.