Aurizon Holdings Limited (AZJ) Q2 2026 Earnings Call

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WEBVTT 00:00:00.465 -- 00:00:05.089 Good morning and welcome to the first half 2026 results. 00:00:05.089 -- 00:00:08.671 We are in Brisbane today, therefore I acknowledge the traditional custodians of this 00:00:08.671 -- 00:00:13.635 land, the Turrbal and Yagra people and pay my respects to the Elders past, present and 00:00:13.635 -- 00:00:17.758 future for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal 00:00:17.758 -- 00:00:19.179 Australia. 00:00:19.179 -- 00:00:23.643 We must always remember that under the ballast, sleepers, rail systems and office buildings 00:00:23.643 -- 00:00:29.846 where Arizon does business was and always will be traditional Aboriginal land. 00:00:29.960 -- 00:00:35.061 I'm joined on the call by Gareth Long, Acting CFO and Group Executive Strategy, and 00:00:35.061 -- 00:00:40.182 the rest of the management team. This morning we announced the appointment of Ian Wells 00:00:40.182 -- 00:00:43.983 as CFO and Group Executive Strategy, commencing in April. 00:00:43.983 -- 00:00:49.284 Ian is an experienced global finance leader across the resources and infrastructure sectors, 00:00:49.284 -- 00:00:53.723 most recently at FMG, including five years as Group CFO. 00:00:53.723 -- 00:00:58.445 His expertise will be instrumental as we continue to optimise our portfolio, allocate 00:00:58.445 -- 00:01:03.267 capital with discipline and invest in long-term growth. 00:01:03.267 -- 00:01:07.569 I look forward to welcoming Ian to Aurizon in April. 00:01:07.569 -- 00:01:12.271 Gareth Long, who has been Acting CFO in Group Executive Strategy, will transition to 00:01:12.271 -- 00:01:17.914 the role of Group Executive Enterprise Services, leading functions including asset management, 00:01:17.914 -- 00:01:21.996 procurement, te...