First Sentier Group takes substantial stake in Gold Road

First Sentier Group Limited and its related bodies corporate, including Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, have become a substantial holder in Gold Road Resources Ltd as of September 5, 2025. The group collectively holds a total voting power of 5.85%, representing 63,557,961 fully paid ordinary shares. This includes 10,436,459 shares with direct voting power by First Sentier Group Limited and its subsidiaries, and an additional 53,121,502 shares where Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., as the ultimate parent, holds voting power.

The relevant interests are held by various entities within the First Sentier Group. First Sentier Investors RQI Pty Ltd manages 3,847,137 fully paid ordinary shares, including 1,314,169 borrowed from Citigroup Global Markets Limited. Similarly, First Sentier Investors (Australia) IM Ltd holds relevant interest in 6,589,322 fully paid ordinary shares, with 1,314,169 also borrowed from Citigroup Global Markets Limited.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG), as the 100% owner of First Sentier Group Limited, holds a relevant interest in 53,121,502 fully paid ordinary shares. The consideration for these acquisitions primarily involved cash transactions, with several purchases made throughout May, June, July, and August 2025. For example, a significant acquisition on June 18, 2025, by First Sentier Investors RQI Pty Ltd involved a cash consideration of $1,156,034.21 for 343,710 shares.