State Street becomes substantial holder in Austal

State Street Corporation and its subsidiaries became a substantial holder in Austal Limited on December 5, 2025, with a total voting power of 5.17%. This new stake represents 21,829,012 ordinary shares.

The relevant interests are held across various State Street entities, including State Street Bank and Trust Company, State Street Global Advisors Europe Limited, State Street Global Advisors Trust Company, SSGA Funds Management, Inc., State Street Global Advisors Limited, and State Street Global Advisors, Australia, Limited. These entities hold powers to control voting rights and/or dispose of securities as investment managers or trustees, or as lenders in securities loan arrangements.

Individual holdings contributing to this substantial stake range from 19,802 ordinary shares by State Street Global Advisors Limited to 14,598,940 ordinary shares held by State Street Global Advisors, Australia, Limited. The acquisition involved both cash and non-cash considerations across various dates between August 5, 2025, and December 5, 2025.