Latest Credit Ratings News

Fat Prophets Global Contrarian Fund Ltd has reported a robust 56% increase in net profit for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by strong investment returns and a leveraged global equity portfolio. The company also declared a fully franked special dividend, reflecting confidence in its ongoing performance.

Qantas Airways reported a robust 15% increase in underlying profit before tax for FY25, driven by strong operational performance and strategic fleet investments. The airline also announced a fully franked final dividend and special dividend, underscoring its financial strength and shareholder focus.

South32 reported a robust turnaround in FY25 with a profit after tax of US$213 million and underlying earnings of US$666 million, driven by operational gains and strategic portfolio shifts. The company also advanced construction at its Hermosa project and maintained a strong balance sheet with net cash of US$123 million.

South32 Limited reported a robust turnaround in FY25 with a 17% revenue increase and a return to profitability, driven by higher commodity prices and strategic divestments. The company also declared a fully-franked dividend and outlined a focused growth outlook.

Atlas Arteria’s half-year report for June 2025 reveals stable traffic and revenue growth across its French, German, and US toll road assets, underpinned by disciplined financial management and strategic capital investments.

TPG Telecom reported solid half-year results with 2.2% revenue growth driven by mobile subscribers and a 35% surge in operating free cash flow. The company announced a $3 billion capital reduction and a maintained dividend policy, signaling confidence despite ongoing network expansion costs.

BNK Banking Corporation Limited reported a robust FY25 turnaround, driven by strategic portfolio reshaping and strong capital management, delivering a 50% increase in net income and a 5.6% rise in capital adequacy ratio.

Wesfarmers has announced a $1.50 per share capital management initiative, combining a $1.10 return of capital with a $0.40 fully-franked special dividend, pending shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM.

Metrics Real Estate Multi-Strategy Fund has released its inaugural annual report, revealing a strong start with $41.9 million profit before tax and distributions of 8.21 cents per unit following a $302.8 million IPO. The Fund’s diversified commercial real estate portfolio spans senior loans, mezzanine debt, and equity investments across Australia and New Zealand.

Metrics Master Income Trust (MXT) reported a solid FY2025 with $2.44 billion in assets under management following a $315 million capital raise, while delivering an annual net return of 8.17%, outperforming its benchmark.

Metrics Income Opportunities Trust reported a 6.6% increase in profit for FY25, achieving an 8.8% net return and maintaining strong portfolio diversification in private credit assets.

Meridian Energy posted a significant net loss for FY25 due to severe droughts and gas shortages but pushed ahead with renewable investments and maintained shareholder dividends.