Macquarie Group boosts stake in Nine Entertainment Co.

Macquarie Group Limited, through its controlled entities, has become a substantial holder in Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited. The group's voting power increased from 7.69% (121,878,237 votes) to 8.85% (140,368,081 votes) as of September 16, 2025. This change primarily stems from various on-market purchases and stock transfers executed by Macquarie Bank Limited, Macquarie Investment Management Australia Limited, and Macquarie Investment Management Global Limited, reflecting an aggregate consideration per security of AUD 1.53.

Key entities within Macquarie Group holding relevant interests include Macquarie Bank Limited, which controls 78,906,983 FPO shares and 11,180,800 options, and manages stock borrowing and lending activities affecting 9,715,746 FPO shares. Macquarie Investment Management Australia Limited holds 157,616 FPO shares directly and 11,484,716 FPO shares via BNP Paribas Securities Services (Australia) and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as trustee. Macquarie Investment Management Global Limited holds 5,113,862 FPO shares through National Australian Bank and 3,235,388 FPO shares through The Northern Trust Company, among others.

This increased stake underscores Macquarie’s growing influence in Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited, primarily driven by strategic acquisitions and movements within its various investment management arms. The consideration given for these transactions was predominantly AUD 1.53 per security.