State Street becomes substantial holder in Aussie Broadband

State Street Corporation and its subsidiaries became a substantial holder in Aussie Broadband Limited on December 19, 2025, with a total relevant interest of 15,061,634 ordinary shares, representing 5.15% of the company's voting power. This initial stake was accumulated through various acquisitions of ordinary shares, with consideration primarily listed as "n/a" for most transactions. Some specific transactions, however, included cash considerations, such as A$4.46 on August 22, 2025, for 40,622 ordinary shares by State Street Global Advisors, Australia, Limited.

The relevant interests are held by several State Street entities, including State Street Global Advisors Europe Limited, State Street Bank and Trust Company, SSGA Funds Management, Inc., State Street Global Advisors Limited, and State Street Global Advisors, Australia, Limited. These entities hold interests as investment managers or trustees, or through securities lending agreements where they act as either lender or borrower. For instance, State Street Bank and Trust Company holds 41,503 ordinary shares as a lender in collateralized securities loans.

The acquisitions took place across numerous dates from August 20, 2025, to December 19, 2025, involving both positive and negative movements in share numbers, indicating a mix of acquisitions and disposals to reach the substantial holding threshold. The nature of association for all named subsidiaries is as a subsidiary of State Street Corporation.