Perpetual increases EQT holdings, Macquarie takes initial stake in Perpetual

Perpetual Limited and its related bodies corporate have collectively increased their substantial holding in EQT Holdings Limited. The notice of change, dated August 29, 2025, reports a shift in voting power from 5.002% (1,338,642 votes) to 6.108% (1,634,619 votes) as of August 27, 2025. This change follows a previous notice on May 26, 2025.

The alteration in Perpetual Limited's interest resulted from a series of on-market purchases and sales of EQT Holdings shares. These transactions were executed by various entities within Perpetual's corporate structure, with the latest transactions primarily involving purchases throughout August 2025.

Concurrently, Macquarie Group Limited and its controlled bodies corporate reported an initial substantial holding in Perpetual Limited, with a voting power of 5.02% (5,758,273 securities) as of August 26, 2025. Macquarie's acquisition involved multiple transactions, including on-market purchases and stock borrowing activities across June, July, and August 2025.