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Transurban Group's DriveTN Consortium Selected to Deliver US$9.2 Billion Tennessee I-24 Choice Lanes Project

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) said the DriveTN consortium, comprising Ferrovial, Transurban and Tikehau Star Infra, was selected as the value proposer to design, build, finance, operate and maintain Tennessee's I-24 Choice Lanes project in Nashville, US, according to a Thursday Australian bourse filing.The project has an estimated construction value of about $9.2 billion and a total concession value of about $24.8 billion, the company added.The company said the gearing and capital structure remain subject to the availability of concessional government funding, to be finalized by financial close expected in mid-2027, with Transurban's equity share expected to be funded using existing balance sheet capacity over time.

Transurban Group Fiscal 2026 Results Below Expectations, But Cost Performance Remains Strong, Jefferies Says

Transurban Group's (ASX:TCL) fiscal 2026 proportionate earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization and revenue growth were both below market expectations, but the company's cost performance remains strong, Jefferies said in a Thursday note.The company issued fiscal 2027 distribution guidance of AU$0.72 per share, above the fiscal 2026 distribution of AU$0.69.It also disclosed that free cash coverage is expected to be slightly below the normal 95% to 105% target range due to the M5 West ownership changes, indicating that management is focusing on distribution per share growth during a transitional earnings period, the equity research firm said.Group average daily traffic increased 2.2% with North America being a standout market. Sydney remained subdued but did show an improvement in momentum through June and July, Jefferies said."Transurban still has a solid growth pipeline, but the challenge remains the ability to deliver stronger free cash flow growth to maintain the current security price," it added.Jefferies maintained a hold rating on Transurban Group with a price target of AU$13.69.

Transurban Fiscal 2026 Earnings Rise; Revenue Declines

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) logged AU$0.117 in earnings per stapled security for fiscal 2026, compared with AU$0.043 a year ago, a Thursday filing showed.Analysts polled by FactSet expected AU$0.184.For the 12 months ended June 30, revenue from ordinary activities was AU$3.895 billion from a reclassified AU$3.95 billion revenue a year earlier, the Australia-listed toll‑road developer added.Analysts expected AU$4.022 billion.The board declared a final dividend of AU$0.35 per share, up from AU$0.33 a year earlier, payable Aug. 18 to shareholders on record as of June 30.The company expects a fiscal 2027 distribution of AU$0.72.

Transurban Group Posts Fiscal 2026 EPS of AU$0.117, Revenue of AU$3.9 Billion

Transurban Group's WestConnex Raises AU$915 Million Via Asian Term Loan Facilities

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) said WestConnex Finance Company, the financing vehicle of WestConnex, raised AU$325 million of eight-year, AU$470 million of 10-year, and AU$120 million of 12-year debt via Asian term loan facilities, according to a Friday Australian bourse filing.Transurban will use the proceeds to repay existing debt and associated transaction costs, per the filing.The company said the facilities will rank equally with WestConnex's existing senior secured debt, maturing in August 2034, August 2036 and August 2038 respectively.Transurban holds a 50% interest in WestConnex.

Transurban Group's New South Wales Toll Reform Deal is Net Neutral Outcome for Shareholders, Jefferies Says

Transurban Group's (ASX:TCL) agreement with the New South Wales government on the state's toll reform initiative represents a net neutral outcome for the company's shareholders, Jefferies said in a Monday note.As the government stated it would honor the toll concessions already in place, "there was no real downside risk to Transurban and partners from these negotiations," the investment firm said.The government will make its AU$60 weekly toll cap permanent and make payments to Transurban in return for toll price reductions on some roads, with no impact expected on the company's near-term distributions."The outcome of all the changes is expected to be neutral, but does remove the risk of broader reform that could have been detrimental," Jefferies said.Additionally, Transurban's average daily traffic rose 3.8% in June, with large vehicle traffic growth strong at 5.6%. However, some uncertainty remains in the current macro and geopolitical climate, the equity research firm said.It maintained a hold rating on Transurban Group with a price target of AU$13.69.The company's shares were down nearly 1% in recent Tuesday trade.

Transurban Group's June Traffic Rises Nearly 4%; Company Welcomes New South Wales Proposed Toll Reform

Transurban Group's (ASX:TCL) traffic increased 3.8% in June from a year earlier, accelerating from the 0.1% growth rate logged in May, according to a Monday filing with the Australian bourse.Sydney traffic increased 2.5%, reflecting the easing of construction-related impacts associated with the M7-M12 integration project, and Melbourne traffic jumped 6.1% amid improved performance across the broader network, per the filing.Meanwhile, North America traffic grew 6.9% in June on continued demand for travel options across the Express Lanes network.The company said July traffic results have not yet been finalized but are broadly consistent with June's performance."While June and July traffic outcomes were stronger than in previous months, the macroeconomic environment continues to be a watchpoint, including renewed conflict in energy-producing regions," Transurban Group said.Additionally, the company welcomed the New South Wales government's announcement of a finalized Direct Deal for proposed toll reform, with implementation subject to definitive agreements and various approvals.The broader reform package is expected to provide more benefits for motorists while maintaining the value of existing concession contracts without negatively impacting Transurban's near-term distributions, the company said.The company's shares were down almost 1% in recent Monday trade.

Transurban Group Apologizes to 15 Former Employees for Underpayments of Long Service Leave Entitlements

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) apologized to 15 former employees after acknowledging that they had underpaid their long-service leave entitlements upon termination due to calculation errors, according to a Monday statement.Transurban identified the issue and self-reported it to Workforce Inspectorate Victoria. The underpayments ranged from AU$86.26 to AU$5,597.71 per instance, totalling AU$18,361.11. It also contacted the former employees to remediate all outstanding long-service leave entitlements in full.After charges brought by the Workforce Inspectorate Victoria in the Magistrate's Court in Victoria, the matter is being dealt with via a diversion program, requiring relevant undertakings, the making of a AU$40,000 donation to Westjustice, a community justice organization in the Western suburbs of Melbourne, and public acknowledgement of Transurban's contraventions.

Transurban Group Apologizes After Incorrectly Classifying Certain Vehicles in Victoria

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) apologized to its customers after some vehicles travelling on CityLink and/or West Gate Tunnel in Victoria were misclassified, leading to certain customers being charged incorrectly, according to a Friday statement.The firm said it was working to identify the affected travellers, fix classifications, and address any incorrect charges as quickly as possible. It will offer toll credits or refunds covering the amount overcharged to impacted customers.Its shares rose 1% in recent trading on Friday.

Transurban's 95 Express Lanes Signs Agreement for I-95 Expansion Study

Transurban Group's (ASX:TCL) indirectly held, 50%-owned 95 Express Lanes entered a development framework agreement with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to evaluate a bi-directional expansion of the I-95 Express Lanes project, according to a Friday filing with the Australian bourse.The proposal would add about 120 new lane miles, including a 10-mile southern extension through Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County, which is about six times the previously considered scope, and increase corridor capacity by roughly 140%, per the filing.The project's next phase of development covers design refinement, contractor procurement, and finalization of capital expenditures, ahead of a binding proposal to VDOT, with financial close expected in 2029 if approved, the filing added.

Transurban Group Declares Higher Dividend

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) declared a dividend of AU$0.35 per share for the six months ending June 30, according to a Wednesday filing with the Australian bourse.The dividend will be paid on Aug. 18 to holders of record as of June 30, the filing said.The company paid a dividend of AU$0.33 per share in the prior corresponding period, an earlier filing showed.

Transurban Group Appoints Egis as Maintenance Partner for Roads in Southern Sydney

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) named Egis as its long-term incident response and maintenance partner for roads in southern Sydney, according to a Tuesday statement.The appointment, which followed a competitive tender process, "sets up a stable platform for joint planning, investment and continuous improvement," of road networks in the region, Transurban Group said.

Transurban Group Agrees to Unpaid Tolls Framework Changes in New South Wales

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL), its investment partners, and the New South Wales Government agreed to a revamp of the unpaid tolls framework for toll roads in the state, according to a Tuesday filing with the Australian bourse.Toll notices and corresponding toll notice administration fees for Sydney's toll roads will be digitized under the changes expected to be rolled out in July, the filing said.

Transurban Group's Financing Vehicle Raises Existing Syndicated Bank Debt Facility Size to Over AU$3 Billion

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) said Transurban Finance, Transurban's financing vehicle, has added a new AU$825 million tranche to its existing syndicated bank debt facility, increasing the total facility size to AU$3.48 billion, according to a Thursday Australian bourse filing.The new AU$825 million tranche has a tenor of four years.The company's shares rose past 1% in recent trading on Thursday.

Transurban Group Strikes CA$280 Million Deal to Sell Stake in Canada Concession; Traffic Growth Slows in May

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) said it struck a deal with La Caisse for the sale of its remaining 50% stake in the A25 concession in Montreal, Canada, according to a Monday filing with the Australian bourse.Transurban expects to receive consideration of CA$280 million, and the deal's financial close is targeted by the end of June. The sale will see Transurban's A25 staff transition to La Caisse.Additionally, the company said its May traffic inched 0.1% higher from a year earlier, following growth of 0.6% in April, amid the continuing impact of the current geopolitical and macroeconomic environment.Over the course of May, Sydney traffic increased by 0.1% as construction activity from the M7-M12 interchange abated, and Melbourne traffic grew 1.7%, including the contribution from the West Gate Tunnel project.Meanwhile, Brisbane traffic decreased 3.2% mainly due to weather impacts, with May experiencing approximately four times the rainfall recorded in the same month a year earlier.Transurban also said it completed the M7-M12 integration project in New South Wales, and the M7-M12 interchange opened to traffic on Sunday.The company's shares were down nearly 1% in recent Monday trade.

Downer EDI Wins Contracts to Provide Road Maintenance, Incident Response Services on Transurban's New South Wales Assets

Downer EDI (ASX:DOW) won contracts of up to nine years to provide road maintenance and incident response services on Transurban's (ASX:TCL) northern assets in New South Wales, according to a Thursday filing with the Australian bourse.Transurban's northern assets include the NorthConnex tunnel, M2 Motorway, and Lane Cove Tunnel, the filing said.Service delivery under the New South Wales Incident Response and Maintenance Services (North Region) contracts will start in July for an initial seven-year term, with the option for two one-year extensions.The company expects total revenue of AU$310 million over the full nine-year term, per the filing.Downer shares fell 1% in morning trade on Thursday.

Transurban Group Says Westlink M7 Financing Arm Secures AU$300 Million Syndicated Loan

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) said that WSO Finance, the financing arm of the Westlink M7, has raised AU$300 million through a syndicated bank facility to support the asset's funding requirements, according to a Tuesday Australian bourse filing.Transurban holds a 50% stake in the Westlink M7, per the filing.The proceeds will be used to refinance existing debt and cover related transaction costs, with the new facility scheduled to mature in April 2029, the filing added.The company's shares rose around 1% in recent Tuesday trade.

ASX Midday Sector Update: Energy Stocks Advance, Industrials Sector Struggles

Energy stocks advanced nearly 2% at midday Monday, the only sector in the green.Woodside Energy Group (ASX:WDS) gained more than 2% in recent trade.Meanwhile, the industrials sector struggled the most amid a broad-based decline, shedding almost 4%.Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) shares were down nearly 2% in recent trade.

Transurban Says Recent Australian Traffic Showed Signs of Improvement After Earlier Disruptions

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) said recent Australian traffic showed signs of improvement after geopolitical and macroeconomic factors impacted vehicle volume in late March and early April, according to a Monday filing with the Australian bourse.Melbourne posted a 1.6% increase in April traffic with the West Gate Tunnel adding to the total, while Brisbane traffic ticked 0.7% higher. But Sydney traffic fell 1.2%, impacted by the Easter holiday period and construction works, per the filing.Commercial vehicle traffic jumped nearly 11% across the company's Australian markets in April, and North American traffic "continued positive momentum with the strong value proposition supporting both volume and price growth," Transurban said.The company's shares were up nearly 1% in recent Monday trade.