Australian Foundation Investment Co. announces key dates for first half 2026

Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited (AFIC) has released key dates for the first half of 2026, including interim results, shareholder engagement, and dividend payments. The interim results will be announced on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, followed by an Interim Results Shareholder Webinar on the same day at 3:30 PM AEDT. The company notes that these dates are subject to change, and the dividend payment remains subject to board approval.

For the interim dividend, the ex-date is set for Monday, 2 February 2026, while the record date will be Tuesday, 3 February 2026. Shareholders wishing to participate in the Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) or Dividend Share Sale Plan (DSSP) must submit their election by Wednesday, 4 February 2026. The actual dividend payment date for eligible shareholders is scheduled for Thursday, 26 February 2026.

This announcement, dated 2 December 2025, was authorised for release by Matthew Rowe, the company secretary. Investors are advised to note the provisional nature of these dates, particularly regarding the dividend, which awaits final board approval.