Back 03 Nov 2025

NetLink NBN Trust raises H1 FY2026 payout to 2.71 cents/unit, grows revenue 1.1% and maintains resilient core fibre business

Link: https://links.sgx.com/1.0.0/corporate-announcements/UD5AZOA1IZ15XMEW/53ea0e92cd6a566e29fcbf5386f14dd15456239a42441b822bc11e3359c19382

Summary:

  • Revenue for half-year ended 30 Sep 2025 was S$207.1 million, up 1.1% YoY, led by higher ancillary project and co-location revenue, partly offset by lower connection revenue.

  • EBITDA steady at S$143.5 million (69.3% margin); profit after tax down 10.2% to S$43.5 million due to higher depreciation and amortisation from Seletar CO investments.

  • Cash from operating activities reached S$108.6 million; distribution per unit (DPU) is 2.71 Singapore cents, payable 28 Nov 2025.

  • Group has refinanced revolving credit facilities with S$300 million in 10-year fixed-rate notes (at 2.65%) and issued $300 million qualifying project debt securities for tax efficiency.

  • Outlook: Singapore fibre demand remains strong; NetLink is investing in network upgrades and expansion, supporting digital ambitions and maintaining sustainable unitholder distributions. Operating cost pressures may impact margins, but regulated revenue base offers stability.

  1. https://links.sgx.com/FileOpen/20251103%20_%20H1FY2026%20News%20Release_NetLink%20NBN.ashx?App=Announcement&FileID=865814