Macquarie Group boosts stake in Graincorp Limited

Macquarie Group Limited and its controlled bodies corporate, including Macquarie Bank Limited (MBL), Macquarie Investment Management Australia Limited (MIMAL), Macquarie Investment Management Limited (MIML), Macquarie Investment Services Limited (MISL), and Macquarie Investment Management Global Limited (MIMGL), have increased their substantial holding in Graincorp Limited. Their aggregate voting power rose from 6.33% to 7.34%, representing a change from 14,062,596 to 16,320,366 votes. The change in interests occurred on November 27, 2025.

The changes in relevant interests include numerous stock purchases and sales by MBL, MIMAL, MIML, MISL, and MIMGL between November 19 and November 27, 2025. These transactions involved varying amounts of FPO class securities, with prices ranging from AUD 8.08 to AUD 8.59. MBL also engaged in collateral receipt and return activities, impacting its holdings significantly. For instance, MBL reported a collateral receipt of 394,119 FPO on November 19 and several collateral movements throughout the period, indicating active management of its positions.

Specifically, major purchase transactions include MIMAL acquiring 278,300 FPO for AUD 8.25 and 350,791 FPO for AUD 8.41, and MIMGL purchasing 151,213 FPO for AUD 8.25 and 190,601 FPO for AUD 8.41. MBL made substantial purchases, such as 394,119 FPO via collateral receipt and 13,784 FPO for AUD 8.22. Significant sales by MBL include 782,298 FPO via collateral return and various stock sales like 3,475 FPO for AUD 8.13.