Australia Manufacturing

Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) extended due diligence access for Hanwha Defence USA to formulate a binding offer for the business entities and operations of its American arm, Austal USA.

Orora (ASX:ORA) issued a profit warning stating that earnings before interest and tax for the 2026-27 financial year are expected to fall below the prior corresponding period.

TZ Limited (ASX:TZL) was unable to fully complete its shortfall share placement within the required three-month timeframe.

Maas Group (ASX:MGH) shares fell 27.1% to $4.66 in morning trade following media reports that artificial intelligence partner Firmus plans to lower its proposed initial public offering price.

SSH Group (ASX:SSH) appointed Dipal Raithatha as CFO after he performed the executive duties for 12 months.

Mader Group (ASX:MAD) has distributed $51.8 million worth of shares to staff after meeting its 2026 profit goals.

Commercial explosives producer Orica (ASX:ORI) has secured ammonium nitrate supply for its North American contracted customers for FY27.

Amaero (ASX:3DA) has postponed its proposed U.S. initial public offering after citing adverse market conditions.

Research firm BMI maintained its 2026 global steel price forecast at US$620 per tonne, stating that elevated input costs will keep prices above previous levels.

Semiconductor developer BluGlass (ASX:BLG) has secured a new $8 million research and development loan facility to support its growth initiatives.

Reliance Worldwide Corporation (ASX:RWC) has agreed to a binding scheme implementation deed under which Brookfield Capital Partners will acquire 100% of its ordinary shares for US$3.38 per share.

OneSteel Manufacturing will reduce its Whyalla steelworks workforce from 1,700 to 1,200 following the permanent shutdown of an unrepairable blast furnace.