Change in substantial holding for HLS
Summary
- Perpetual Limited, and its related bodies corporate, decreased its voting power in Healius Limited (HLS) from 14.505% to 13.467%.
- This change in substantial holding occurred between September 16, 2024 and November 19, 2024.
- The decrease resulted from various sales of ordinary shares through different custodians, including BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd, Citicorp Nominees Pty Ltd, HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited, JPMorgan Nominees Australia Limited, National Nominees Pty Ltd, and UBS Nominees Pty Ltd.
- Annexure A details numerous share sale transactions with corresponding cash consideration and the number of votes affected.
- Annexure B lists Perpetual Limited's present relevant interests in Healius Limited's voting securities after the changes.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The announcement is neutral; it simply reports a change in shareholding without expressing positive or negative sentiment. The reduction in holding could be interpreted negatively by some investors.
Highlights
- Perpetual Limited's relevant interest in Healius Limited decreased from 14.505% to 13.467%
- The change in substantial holding occurred between September 16, 2024 and November 19, 2024.
- Numerous share sale transactions detailed in Annexure A.
- Total number of votes attached to ordinary shares decreased from 105,322,370 to 97,790,680.
Management Comments
- Sylvie Dimarco, Company Secretary, Perpetual Limited'
Key Dates
- 16/09/2024: Date of the previous substantial holding notice
- 18/09/2024: Date the previous notice was given to the company
- 19/11/2024: Date of the change in substantial holder's interests
- 21/11/2024: Date of the signature on the form
Keywords
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Quarterly Business Update
- Asset Management AUM decreased by 4% to approximately A$221 billion, indicating worse than expected performance in this segment.
Half Yearly Report and Accounts
- The NPAT was significantly lower than previous periods due to significant items including impairment losses, indicating worse than expected results.
Half Yearly Report and Accounts
- The net profit after tax attributable to equity holders of Perpetual Limited decreased to $12.0 million from $34.5 million year-over-year.
Half Yearly Report and Accounts
- The Scheme Implementation Deed with KKR for the sale of Wealth Management and Corporate Trust businesses was terminated after receiving unfavorable views from the ATO and an adverse report from the Independent Expert.
Half Year Results
- The statutory NPAT decreased significantly due to significant items and an impairment in Asset Management, indicating worse than expected results.
Company Update
- The termination of the Scheme of Arrangement with KKR is worse than expected as it represents a failed transaction and incurs significant transaction and separation costs.
Transaction Update
- The Independent Expert's inability to support the deal due to potential tax liabilities is a worse outcome than expected.
Scheme Update
- The potential for a A$488 million tax liability is significantly worse than expected.
- The ATO's position that the entire cash proceeds could be deemed an unfranked dividend is worse than expected.
- The uncertainty surrounding the transaction due to the ATO's stance is worse than expected.
Scheme Update
- The document indicates a delay in the finalisation of the transaction due to ongoing engagement with the ATO regarding the tax treatment.
Shareholding Change Notice
- The reduction in Perpetual Limited's shareholding in Kina Securities Limited indicates a negative market sentiment or a strategic decision by the investor to divest from the company.
Change of Substantial Holding Notice
- The decrease in Perpetual Limited's voting power in Healius Limited from 14.505% to 13.467% indicates a reduction in their stake, which is worse than maintaining or increasing their holding.
Substantial Holder Notice
- The results were worse than expected because Perpetual Limited decreased its stake in Infomedia Limited, indicating a potential loss of confidence in the company's future prospects.
Annual General Meeting Results
- The failure of the remuneration report and the election of a non-board endorsed director candidate represent worse-than-expected outcomes for Perpetual Limited.
Annual Report
- The timeline for the shareholder vote on the KKR scheme is subject to regulatory approvals and finalization of tax and duty discussions, potentially causing a delay from the initial target of early 2025.
Annual Report
- Despite overall revenue and profit growth, significant net outflows from the Asset Management division were worse than anticipated, leading to a substantial impairment charge and impacting the final dividend.
Quarterly Business Update
- The 3% increase in AUM to A$222 billion exceeded expectations, driven by positive market movements and net inflows.
Sustainability Report
- The development of a cultural diversity target was paused due to the Strategic Review and potential separation of the Wealth Management and Corporate Trust businesses.
- Some community giving activities were paused due to reduced bandwidth resulting from the Strategic Review.
Annual Report
- While UPAT increased, a significant non-cash impairment charge and other significant items resulted in a statutory net loss, indicating worse-than-expected results.
Annual General Meeting Notice
- The allocation of the LTI award to the new CEO is contingent upon the completion of the transaction, which could cause a delay in the award's allocation.
Annual General Meeting Notice
- The statutory net loss after tax of A$472.2 million was significantly worse than expected due to substantial non-cash impairments and other significant items.
Quarterly Business Update
- Asset Management AUM decreased by approximately 5% to A$215 billion, impacted by net outflows, market movements, and currency fluctuations.
Strategic Review Announcement
- The strategic review resulted in a cash offer that the board considers superior to other alternatives.
- The transaction unlocks significant value for shareholders through the sale of Wealth Management and Corporate Trust at attractive multiples.
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