First Sentier Group becomes substantial shareholder in Australian Finance Group

First Sentier Group Limited and its related bodies corporate or associates became a substantial holder in Australian Finance Group Ltd on December 9, 2025. The group's total voting power reached 5.12%, representing 13,926,702 fully paid ordinary shares.

The relevant interest is primarily held by First Sentier Investors RQI Pty Ltd, which controls 13,448,907 shares, and First Sentier Investors (Australia) IM Ltd, holding 2,732,231 shares. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., as the ultimate parent of First Sentier Group Limited, also holds a relevant interest in 477,795 shares.

Key transactions contributing to this stake include multiple acquisitions of fully paid ordinary shares by First Sentier Investors RQI Pty Ltd, with notable purchases such as AUD 666,211.98 for 279,921 shares on August 14, 2025, and AUD 1,349,291.25 for 599,685 shares on December 9, 2025. First Sentier Investors (Australia) IM Ltd also entered into various securities lending agreements, increasing its indirect holdings.