State Street Corporation becomes substantial holder in Austal Limited

State Street Corporation and its named subsidiaries became a substantial holder in Austal Limited on August 27, 2025, holding a total of 21,200,191 ordinary shares, representing 5.03% of the company's voting power.

The relevant interests are held through various entities, including State Street Global Advisors Europe Limited, State Street Bank and Trust Company, State Street Global Advisors Trust Company, SSGA Funds Management, Inc., and State Street Global Advisors, Australia, Limited. These entities hold interests as investment managers, trustees, or through securities lending agreements, with both borrowed and collateralized securities contributing to the aggregated holding.

The acquisitions involve a mix of cash and non-cash considerations across numerous transactions between April 28, 2025, and August 27, 2025. Noteworthy transactions include State Street Bank and Trust Company acquiring 1,146,146 ordinary shares on April 28, 2025, and State Street Global Advisors, Australia, Limited acquiring 3,300,000 ordinary shares on June 18, 2025. Some transactions also reflect decreases in holdings, indicating dynamic portfolio management.