On 24 August 2020, diversified mining services company Perenti Global Limited (PRN, parent of Barminco Finance Pty Ltd (Barminco)) reported strong operating and financial results for the full year ended 30 June 2020. During the period, PRN reported record revenues and underlying EBITDA at AUD2.04bn and AUD444m, respectively, up a respective 3.8% and 6.8% on FY19 results. PRN’s underlying EBITDA figure reflects strong operating performance despite challenging conditions.

On 21 August 2020, MyState Limited announced its results for the year-ended 30 June 2020 (FY20), reporting a statutory net profit after tax of AUD30.1m, down 3.0% on the prior corresponding period. MyState’s capitalisation remains sound and unchanged, with the company reporting a Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio of 11.07% (albeit, toward the lower-end of peers).

On 19 August 2020, Mineral Resources Limited (MRL) reported its full year results for the period ended 30 June 2020 . MRL reported revenues of AUD2.13bn and underlying EBITDA of AUD765m, up 41% and 77% on FY19, respectively. Increases in revenues and underlying EBITDA figures when compared to the prior corresponding period (pcp) resulted from record iron ore sales and a significantly higher realised iron ore price over the period.

On 24 August 2020, Australian iron ore mining company, Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (FMG) released strong full year results. FMG reported record shipments, revenues, earnings and cashflows for FY20, reflecting strong customer demand and a supportive iron ore price environment.

On 17 August 2020, Broad Peak & Tor, two large Asian-based investors fronting an ad-hoc group of bondholders, sought a number of orders from the Federal Court to facilitate the finalisation of their proposal. In this report, we consider the new information that came to light during yesterday's hearings and why the creditors' vote is likely to be about how the Bain agreement is to be implemented rather than a choice between Bain and Broad Peak & Tor.

On 20 August 2020, Qantas Airways Limited (Qantas) reported its full year results for the period ended 30 June 2020. Predictably, despite a very strong first half, the results reflected the very challenging operating environment since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Group reported FY20 revenues of AUD14.3bn, down 21% on the prior corresponding period (pcp). Qantas reported underlying EBITDA of AUD2.4bn, reflecting only a ~AUD500m increase on 1H20 results.”

On 12 August 2020, Downer EDI Limited (Downer) announced its full year results for the period ended 30 June 2020. Revenues were largely flat year-on-year (yoy), coming in at AUD12.7bn in FY20. Full year underlying EBITDA was AUD862m, reflecting a AUD176m positive impact from the adoption of new accounting standards. FY20 underlying EBITA was in line with guidance provided in July, down 26% yoy to AUD416m.

On 21 August 2020, Suncorp Group Limited (Suncorp), the non-operating holding company for AAI Limited (the main insurance operating subsidiary for Suncorp’s Australian insurance operations) and Suncorp-Metway Limited (its banking operations), announced its results for the year-ended 30 June 2020 (FY20), reporting a statutory net profit after tax AUD913m.

In mid-August 2020, Next Generation Clubs Australia (Next Gen, Company) provided a trading update. Since July, all clubs have transitioned to an ‘opt-out’ status, with all memberships being reinstated. Membership activation is now at 84% of pre-COVID levels across all its clubs. In addition, operating costs have also increased, correlated with the increase in activity.

On 17 August 2020, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd. announced its results for the financial year ended 30 June 2020, reporting a statutory net profit after tax of AUD192.8m, down ~49% on the prior corresponding period. The statutory result included a number of pre-announced impacts, including collective provisions for COVID-19 (AUD127.7m).

On 13 August 2020, AMP Limited (AMP) reported a soft (although pre-announced) statutory net profit after tax of AUD203m for the six months ending 30 June 2020 (AUD149m on an underlying [management-adjusted] basis, down 42% on the prior corresponding period). The drop in underlying earnings was primarily attributable to the impacts of COVID-19, which was felt across all business units.

On 13 August 2020, QBE Insurance Group Limited (QBE), announced its results for the six months ending 30 June 2020 (1H20), reporting a statutory net loss after tax of USD712m (compared with a net profit after tax of USD463m in prior corresponding period). The pre-tax result was materially impacted by underwriting impacts of COVID-19 (USD335m), adverse prior accident year claims development, higher than anticipated catastrophe claims, and a net investment loss of USD90m (compared with a net investment profit of USD755m in the prior period).

On 12 August 2020, Seek Limited (SEEK, Company) released its FY20 results. Marginal revenue growth was underpinned by strong performance from its Zhaopin (China) segment. However, SEEK ANZ, Asia and Latin America reported soft results driven by lower employment advertising amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

On 12 August 2020, Centuria Capital Group (Centuria, Company) released its FY20 results. Results were mixed, with the Company reporting higher revenue and cash flow from operations but softer EBITDA and NPAT compared to prior comparative period.

On 12 August 2020, Transurban (TCL) reported its full year results for the financial year ending 30 June 2020 (FY20). Statutory toll revenue and EBITDA came in at AUD2.51bn and AUD1.84bn respectively. On a proportional basis (TCL’s preferred measure), compared to the prior corresponding period (pcp) revenue was down 3.4% to AUD2.49bn and EBITDA fell 6.4% to AUD1.89bn.