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title: "Arena REIT FY26 operating EPS rises 5.7% to 19.6 cents; statutory net profit climbs 62% to $132 million"
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description: "Arena REIT reported a 62% year-on-year increase in FY2026 statutory net profit to $132 million, driven by an 8% rise in net operating profit to $79 million. Operating EPS grew 5.7% to 19.6 cents, while distribution per security increased 5.5% to 19.25 cents. Property income rose 10.3% to $101.57 million. However, gearing increased to 24.5%, and the REIT issued default notices to tenant Edge Early Learning for missed rent."
datetime: "2026-08-21T06:54:42.000Z"
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# Arena REIT FY26 operating EPS rises 5.7% to 19.6 cents; statutory net profit climbs 62% to $132 million

-   Arena REIT posted FY2026 statutory net profit of $132 million, up 62% from FY2025. \* Net operating profit climbed 8% to $79 million; operating EPS rose 5.7% to 19.6 cents. \* Property income increased 10.3% to $101.57 million; distribution per security grew 5.5% to 19.25 cents. \* Gearing rose 1.7 percentage points to 24.5%; weighted average cost of debt edged up to 4.2%. \* Edge Early Learning missed August rent, prompting default notices; it represents 14% of annual rental income, with $4 million security held. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Arena REIT No. 1 published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 21, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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