Macquarie Group takes substantial stake in Lifestyle Communities

Macquarie Group Limited and its controlled bodies corporate became a substantial holder in Lifestyle Communities Limited on September 10, 2025. The group now holds a relevant interest in 7,288,826 voting shares, representing 5.99% of the company's total voting power.

The relevant interest is held through various Macquarie entities acting as investment managers and trustees, controlling the exercise of voting rights and/or the disposal of securities. Notable holders include Macquarie Bank Limited (MBL) with interests in 123,506 FPO shares and significant stock borrowing/lending activities totaling 4,828,538 FPO shares.

Other Macquarie entities, such as Macquarie Investment Management Global Limited and Macquarie Investment Management Australia Limited, also hold substantial interests, contributing to the overall voting power. The acquisitions were primarily through stock purchases and collateral receipt activities, with various transactions occurring in May, June, July and August 2025.