Macquarie Group exits as substantial holder in Perpetual Limited

Macquarie Group Limited, along with its controlled bodies corporate, ceased to be a substantial holder in Perpetual Limited on August 27, 2025, according to a recent market announcement. This follows a previous notice issued on August 29, 2025, with a dated notice of August 26, 2025.

The changes in relevant interests included a series of on-market purchases and sales, as well as borrow deliveries and returns by Macquarie Bank Limited (MBL) and Macquarie Investment Services Limited (MISL). Notable transactions by MBL included a borrow delivery of AUD 11,773 and AUD 16,373 shares, alongside a collateral receive return of AUD 228,341 shares on August 27, 2025. Macquarie Investment Management Global Limited (MIMGL) also reported on-market purchases totaling AUD 28,981 and AUD 2,283 shares on the same date.

The nature of association for Macquarie Group Limited and its entities remains as controlled bodies corporate. Securities lending agreements underpin these transactions, with Macquarie Bank Limited acting as the borrower, holding voting rights, and having the right to return securities early with notice.