Aurizon shareholders approve all resolutions amid ongoing buy-back program

Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ) reported that all resolutions, including the adoption of the remuneration report and the re-election of directors Dr. Sarah Ryan and Mr. Lyell Strambi, were passed by requisite majorities at its annual general meeting held on October 16, 2025. Additionally, shareholders approved a grant of performance rights to managing director & CEO, Mr. Andrew Harding, as part of the company's long term incentive plan (2025 awards). Each resolution was determined by a poll.

Concurrently, Aurizon is continuing an on-market buy-back of its ordinary shares, targeting up to AUD 150m. As of October 16, 2025, a total of 8,588,120 shares had been bought back before the previous day, with an additional 1,089,080 shares acquired on the previous day. The total consideration paid for these shares on the previous day amounted to AUD 3,617,511.56.

The buy-back, which commenced on September 1, 2025, is scheduled to conclude on August 18, 2026, and is being facilitated by Barrenjoey Markets Pty Limited. Aurizon maintains the discretion to purchase a lesser value of shares or no shares at all during this period.