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EBOS Group Lowers Fiscal 2026 EBITDA Guidance on Higher Energy Costs

-- EBOS Group (ASX:EBO, NZE:EBO) has lowered its fiscal 2026 underlying earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization guidance to about AU$610 million to AU$620 million, down from prior guidance of AU$615 million to AU$635 million, citing higher fuel and energy costs amid global supply disruptions and geopolitical risks, according to a Wednesday filing with the Australian and New Zealand bourses.

The company said that additional costs of AU$5 million to AU$10 million are being incurred due to rising expenses in transport, logistics, and hydrocarbon-based consumables across its distribution-heavy operations in Australia and New Zealand, per the filing.

The company expects that, while underlying demand remains stable, it will not be able to pass on all recent cost increases to customers this year due to essential healthcare service obligations and regulatory constraints, including community service obligation arrangements, the filing said.

The company is engaging with stakeholders, including the Australian Government, on potential fuel cost recovery, but timing and outcomes remain uncertain, the filing added.

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