Macquarie Group boosts stake in G8 Education Limited

Macquarie Group Limited and its controlled bodies corporate have significantly increased their substantial holding in G8 Education Limited, with their voting power rising from 5.13% to 6.14%. This change reflects an acquisition of 7,819,485 additional voting shares, bringing their total relevant interest to 47,370,483 FPO (Fully Paid Ordinary) shares. The previous notice of substantial holding was given on 25 September 2025, with the latest change occurring on 7 October 2025.

The increase in ownership stems primarily from on-market purchases made by Macquarie Investment Management Australia Limited (MIMAL), Macquarie Investment Management Global Limited (MIMGL), and Macquarie Bank Limited (MBL) between 23 September 2025 and 7 October 2025. These transactions involved FPO shares at an average price range of A$0.82 to A$0.865 per security. MIMAL, for instance, acquired large blocks of shares including 492,520 FPO on 29 September 2025 at A$0.83, and 981,864 FPO on 3 October 2025 at A$0.86 through a transfer-in.

Macquarie Bank Limited's relevant interest includes the power to control voting rights and disposal of securities, as well as control over disposal via stock borrowing and lending activities. Macquarie Investment Management Australia Limited and Macquarie Investment Management Global Limited exercise control over voting rights and disposal of securities in their capacities as trustee and investment manager, respectively.