AustralianSuper boosts stake in Whitehaven Coal to over 10%

AustralianSuper Pty Ltd has increased its substantial holding in Whitehaven Coal Limited, with its voting power rising from 9.49% to 10.59%. This change occurred on November 24, 2025, following a previous notice on November 3, 2025. The total number of votes held by AustralianSuper Pty Ltd now stands at 87,968,949, up from 78,836,223 previously.

The increase in voting power is a result of numerous transactions, primarily through the buying and selling of ordinary (ORD) shares. Major acquisitions include 1,754,837 shares on November 18, 2025, at A$6.96, and 1,506,184 shares on November 21, 2025, at A$6.73. Other notable purchases include 1,060,015 shares on November 20, 2025, at A$6.95, and 639,725 shares on November 4, 2025, at A$7.21.

These changes were executed by JPMorgan Nominees Australia Ltd, acting as the registered holder, with AustralianSuper Pty Ltd as the holder of the relevant interest. Amar Rashid, principal, portfolio compliance fund services at AustralianSuper Pty Ltd, signed the notice on November 26, 2025, confirming the updated stake.