Latest Credit Ratings News

Aspen Group has offloaded its remaining stake in Eureka Group Holdings for $27.5 million, using the proceeds to significantly reduce its net debt while maintaining its FY25 earnings guidance.

Capstone 510 Copper Georgia Corp. has amended its revolving credit facility, increasing its size to $1 billion and extending the maturity date to May 2029, enhancing its financial flexibility for ongoing projects.

Dyno Nobel Limited reports a statutory net profit of $7 million for 1H25, reversing a prior loss, as it advances key sales agreements to separate its Fertilisers business and accelerates its transformation program.

Orica Limited reported a robust first half FY2025 with a 40% rise in NPAT pre-significant items and strong cash flow, underpinned by demand for premium blasting and digital solutions. The company also announced a $400 million share buy-back and a 32% higher interim dividend.

Aurizon reports a mixed freight volume performance to April 2025 alongside progress on $50 million in annualised cost savings and a potential subordinated hybrid capital raise.

Goodman Group delivered a robust half-year performance with operating profit up 8.4% and statutory profit swinging to a $799.8 million gain. The industrial property giant also announced a $4 billion equity raise to fuel its expanding data centre and logistics developments.

Dexus has reported a statutory net profit of $10.3 million for the half-year ending December 2024, rebounding from a significant loss last year, while maintaining strong portfolio occupancy and confirming steady distributions.

Aurizon Holdings Limited has announced a six-month ordinary dividend of AUD 0.092 per share, payable on March 26, 2025, with 60% franking reflecting ongoing profitability.

Aurizon Holdings reported a 3% revenue increase in its half-year FY2025 results, driven by higher coal volumes, but underlying NPAT fell 14% due to rising costs and customer mix effects. The company’s strong free cash flow supports an expanded $300 million buy-back program.

The GPT Group reveals robust occupancy and leasing growth in 2024, offset by a statutory loss driven by property valuation declines. Strategic partnerships and development projects position the company for future earnings expansion.

BlueScope Steel’s half-year results for December 2024 reveal a sharp 63% decline in underlying NPAT amid lower steel spreads and rising costs, yet the company raises its interim dividend and extends its share buy-back program, signaling confidence in a recovering second half.

AMP Limited has confirmed the franking rate for its upcoming ordinary dividend, set at AUD 2.0575 per security, payable on March 17, 2025. The dividend is partially franked, providing clarity on tax treatment for investors.