Latest Divestment News

Rural Funds Group (ASX: RFF) posted a sharp jump in FY26 earnings to $124.1 million, driven by strategic asset sales and property revaluations, while gearing was trimmed to 31.8%. The group maintains steady AFFO and distribution forecasts for FY27 amid ongoing development and sustainability initiatives.

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT (ASX:CQE) posted a robust FY26 result with a 13.1% rise in operating earnings per unit, driven by strategic acquisitions and disciplined capital recycling. The portfolio now boasts a $2.3 billion valuation, near-full occupancy, and extended lease terms, underpinning income resilience amid ongoing sector demand.

Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR) posted a 4.0% rise in operating earnings to $153.4 million for FY26, driven by portfolio diversification and a $305 million valuation uplift. The REIT also advanced sustainability initiatives, achieving net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX:CLW) reported steady operating earnings growth and reinforced its long WALE portfolio quality for FY26, alongside a $2 billion debt refinancing and enhanced sustainability credentials.

Beam Communications (ASX:BCC) swung from a $13.5 million loss in FY25 to a $14.3 million profit in FY26, driven by the divestment of Zoleo and a return to EBITDA profitability in its core operations. The company declared a one-off $1.2 million unfranked dividend and doubled its cash reserves to $3.7 million.

Arena REIT reported an 8% rise in net operating profit to $79.1 million for FY2026, driven by rental growth and development completions, while facing uncertainty over its Edge Early Learning Portfolio due to rent defaults.

Alkane Resources delivered a transformational FY26 with a 590% surge in net profit to A$228.7 million, driven by its merger with Mandalay Resources and record gold equivalent production. The company declared its first fully franked dividend and confirmed solid FY27 guidance.

ARN Media posted a $28.3 million net loss for the half-year to June 2026, hit by a $25 million impairment and legal settlements, while digital revenue grew and cost savings accelerated.

Perenti Limited has agreed to sell its equipment rental and parts sales business BTP Group for A$100 million, reflecting a strategic portfolio shift. The transaction will result in a significant non-cash loss in FY26 but frees capital for higher-return mining contracts.

QuickFee Limited swung to a A$39.3 million profit for FY26, propelled by the lucrative sale of its US Pay Now products, while trimming costs and declaring its first dividends.

James Hardie Industries has agreed to divest its European Fermacell sustainable walling and flooring business to Holcim for €840 million, while planning to close its European fiber cement operations and launch a $250 million share buyback.

Brockman Mining has regained full control of its Ophthalmia Project after Polaris Metals surrendered its joint venture interest, ending a loan obligation and opening new development options.