Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. (Singtel) reports a 40% rise in full-year net profit to S$5.61 billion (about US$4.4 billion), according to multiple outlets. The improvement is attributed largely to gains from Singtel’s stake-related transactions involving Indian telecom operator Bharti Airtel. The reports also say the company’s annual dividend is at its highest level, following the stronger profit performance. As part of the earnings update, Singtel’s financial results reflect the impact of the Bharti Airtel-related gains, which offset other business and market factors over the year. The outlets present the same core figures: the profit increase rate, the reported net income amount, and the driver of the change—stake sale gains tied to Bharti Airtel. Together, the coverage indicates Singtel ends the year with higher profitability and correspondingly improved shareholder returns through a larger annual dividend.