Strong Revenue Growth
Sales revenue increased by $426.4 million, up 32% year-on-year, supported by improved seasonal conditions in southern states and five months of Delta Ag sales.
Material EBIT Expansion
Underlying EBIT was $76.6 million, up 33% year-on-year, driven by broad growth across divisions including Crop Protection, Elders Rural Services and Delta Ag.
Robust Cash Generation and Conversion
Operating cash inflow was $67 million with cash conversion of 176.6% despite a winter crop working capital build; company expects further cash flow improvement in second half.
Gross Margin Growth and Diversification
Gross margin rose $83.1 million to $396.6 million (up 27%) with Delta Ag contributing $45.8 million (five months), Crop Protection GM +$10.4 million (+53.6%), ERS Agency GM +$11.2 million (+14.3%), Fertilizer GM +$1.5 million (+8.1%) and Real Estate GM +$4.5 million (+8.3%).
Delta Agribusiness Integration Progress and Synergies
Delta acquired Nov 2025 contributed five months of earnings and $45.8 million gross margin; fast-track synergy target of $8 million for year one is on track with the majority expected in H2 and a longer-term $12 million target over three years.
Operational Improvements and Safety
Significant safety improvement with lost time injuries reduced to 1 (from 34 in the first Eight Point Plan era) and continuous reduction in total recordable injury frequency rate; new ERS livestock system went live in April and SysMod Wave 3/4 remain on track.
Capital and Balance Sheet Actions
Killara Feedlot divestment expected June–July with proceeds earmarked for debt reduction; normalized core debt excluding receivables is $210 million and management forecasts leverage returning toward the 1.5–2x target during FY '26 as Delta earnings and Killara proceeds flow through.
Shareholder Return
Declared interim dividend of $0.18 per share.