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Optus slapped with class action suit following cyberattack in 2022
Optus says it intends to defend itself vigorously.
April 21, 2023
Bonds and treasuries
Singtel subsidiary Optus prices A$100 mil sustainability-linked bond due 2028
The Australian dollars-denominated SLB will carry a coupon of 4.577% per annum.
April 03, 2023
Results
Singtel reports 3QFY2023 net profit of $532 mil, down 27.6% y-o-y
The y-o-y decline was due to a net exceptional gain in the 3QFY2022.
February 16, 2023
Telecommunications
Optus calls ACCC's decision to oppose proposed Telstra and TPG network sharing arrangement a 'win' for Australians
The ACCC said that the proposed arrangements will “likely lead to less competition and leave Australian mobile users worse off”.
December 21, 2022
Broker's Calls
Singtel's special dividend sweetens 1HFY2023 results
Singtel's special dividend is payable in two tranches: December 2022 and August 2023.
November 15, 2022
Telecommunications
Singtel's Optus says Australian government working with it to safeguard customers from identity crime
Optus was hit by a cyberattack on Sept 22, which led to unauthorised access of its customers’ information.
October 14, 2022
Cybersecurity
Hacked Optus customers kick off legal hunt for compensation
Optus said it will “vigorously defend” the complaint.
October 08, 2022
Telecommunications
Optus to appoint Deloitte to review cyber security systems; Singtel says reports on potential fines 'speculative'
“While no legal notice of a class action has been received, lawyers have been engaged to advise," says Singtel.
October 03, 2022
Company in the news
Giant data hack in Australia risks eating into SingTel's profit
Optus, SingTel’s Australian mobile phone business, revealed hackers accessed the information of some 9.8 million customers.
September 29, 2022
Cybersecurity
Singtel's Australia unit Optus hit by cyberattack, customer data leaked
"We are devastated to."
September 22, 2022