Macquarie updates share changes and increases stake in G8 Education

Macquarie Group Limited (ASX:MQG) announced the cessation of 46,361 Deferred Share Units (DSUs) under the ASX security code MQGAM, effective September 30, 2025. These securities ceased due to the lapse of conditional rights as conditions were not met or became incapable of being satisfied, with no consideration paid. This cessation also includes a correction for 26,909 DSUs due to an administrative error in a previous lodgement.

Following these changes, Macquarie Group's total issued capital includes 381,138,415 Ordinary Fully Paid shares (MQG), and 4,520,679 Deferred Share Units (MQGAM). The company also reported a change in its substantial holding in G8 Education Limited, increasing its voting power from 5.13% to 6.14% as of October 7, 2025. This change involved various on-market purchases by Macquarie entities, including Macquarie Investment Management Global Limited and Macquarie Investment Management Australia Limited, with prices ranging from AUD 0.82 to AUD 0.86, and stock purchases by Macquarie Bank Limited at AUD 0.825 to AUD 0.865.