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Perpetual Limited has taken a significant step by entering an exclusivity agreement with Bain Capital Private Equity to explore selling its Wealth Management business, though no deal is guaranteed.

Perpetual Limited reported a robust first quarter for FY26, with growth across its Asset Management, Corporate Trust, and Wealth Management divisions, driven by strong market returns and strategic initiatives.

Perpetual Limited has updated its dividend announcement, confirming a 10-day VWAP-based DRP price of AUD 19.03 for its unfranked interim dividend of AUD 0.54 per share payable in October 2025.

Perpetual Limited reported a steady FY25 with underlying profit after tax of $204.1 million, revenue growth across all segments, and a net loss narrowed to $58.2 million. The firm’s refreshed strategy focuses on simplification, operational excellence, and measured growth investments amid evolving regulatory landscapes.

Perpetual Limited reported a steady underlying profit for FY25, achieving significant cost savings while navigating asset management outflows and advancing the sale of its Wealth Management division.

Perpetual Limited reported a resilient FY25 with a slight dip in underlying profit, offset by strong asset growth and progress on its Simplification Program and Wealth Management sale.

Perpetual Limited has announced an ordinary unfranked dividend of AUD 0.54 per share for the half-year ending June 2025, accompanied by a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering shareholders a choice to reinvest without discount.

Perpetual Limited reported a modest 2% revenue increase for FY25, yet its net profit after tax plunged by 88%, prompting a cautious outlook despite a declared final dividend.

Perpetual Limited is set to record a significant $153.7 million non-cash impairment for FY25, largely driven by challenges in its J O Hambro boutique. This move underscores ongoing asset outflows but leaves liquidity intact.

Perpetual Limited reported a 2.5% increase in assets under management to A$226.8 billion for Q4 FY25, driven by strong market performance and inflows. The company reaffirmed its expense guidance and continues to pursue the sale of its Wealth Management business.

Perpetual Limited has successfully refinanced its syndicated debt facilities with improved terms, pushing out maturities and lowering its gross debt forecast for FY25.

Perpetual Limited has received updated, non-binding proposals from KKR for its Wealth Management and Corporate Trust businesses, but key terms and shareholder proceeds remain uncertain.