Strong Financial Performance
EBITDA increased by 6% to $4.2 billion, profit for the period increased by 7.1% to $1.1 billion, earnings per share up 6% to $0.089, and ROIC up 0.2 points to 8%.
Dividend and Share Buyback
The Board resolved to pay a fully franked interim dividend of $0.095 per share, representing a 5.6% increase, and announced an on-market share buyback of up to $750 million.
Mobile Business Growth
Mobile services revenue grew by 3.1% with 119,000 net new mobile handheld customers and ARPU growth.
Infrastructure Investment
Investment in digital infrastructure with 3,000 kilometers of fiber under construction and expansion of the 5G network to cover 91% of the population.
Cost Management Success
Reduced core fixed costs by 4.8% or $161 million, on track to achieve $350 million in reductions by end of FY '25.
International Business Growth
International business EBITDA grew by $29 million due to strong growth in wholesale and enterprise sectors.