Latest Class Action Settlement News

The Supreme Court of Victoria has approved FleetPartners’ $27 million settlement of shareholder class action proceedings. The company says available insurance proceeds will cover the full amount, with no admission of liability.

Shine Justice Ltd reported a modest 2.3% revenue increase to $209.2 million for FY26, alongside a striking 1,578% jump in net profit after tax to $9.6 million. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 2.5 cents per share, signalling confidence amid ongoing investments in technology and international expansion.

EML Payments reported a 6% revenue decline and an 18% drop in underlying EBITDA for FY26, completing a major restructuring and advancing its Arlo technology platform. The company projects FY27 EBITDA between $50 million and $54 million, with a strong new program pipeline and strategic investments underpinning growth.

Collins Foods delivered record FY26 revenue and underlying profit, declaring a 15c fully franked final dividend while exiting Taco Bell to sharpen focus on KFC expansion in Australia and Europe.

FleetPartners has reached an in-principle $27 million settlement to resolve a shareholder class action related to disclosures from 2017 to 2019, with the cost fully covered by insurance and no admission of liability.

Collins Foods has formalised a settlement deed to resolve a long-running employee class action over 10-minute rest breaks, with Federal Court approval still pending.

EML Payments has received Supreme Court approval for its $37.36 million shareholder class action settlement, enabling the company to refocus on its strategic growth plans.

Collins Foods has agreed to settle a class action over employee 10-minute rest breaks for up to AUD 9 million, pending Federal Court approval. The settlement includes flexible terms based on participant numbers, with no admission of liability.

Shine Justice Ltd has reported a strong turnaround in its half-year results to December 2025, posting an 8% revenue increase and a return to profitability with a $6.7 million net profit. The legal services firm saw robust growth in personal injury litigation and ongoing class actions, despite cash flow challenges from delayed settlements.

AMP Limited reported a 20.8% rise in underlying net profit after tax for 2025, driven by growth in wealth platforms and investments, alongside a planned CEO transition and pending class action settlements.

ASB’s half-year results show a modest 1% rise in cash net profit, driven by growth in home, business, and rural lending alongside a 5% increase in customer deposits. The bank is investing heavily in technology, customer experience, and social housing initiatives to support New Zealand’s long-term prosperity.

News Corporation reported a 4% revenue increase to US$4.506 billion for the half-year ended December 2025, while net income declined 9% to US$305 million. The company declared an interim dividend and continued its stock repurchase program amid mixed segment performances and ongoing legal challenges.