Host-Plus ups stake in Bapcor to 9.78%, State Street reduces holding

Host-Plus Pty Limited has announced a change in its substantial holding in Bapcor Limited, with its voting power increasing from 8.05% to 9.78%. This change occurred on December 19, 2025, with the previous notice given on September 11, 2025. The total number of votes held by Host-Plus Pty Limited now stands at 33,198,945 ordinary shares, up from 27,311,708 ordinary shares.

The increase in Host-Plus Pty Limited's stake involved a series of purchase transactions. Significant purchases include A$1,086,101.83 for 308,877.00 ordinary shares on December 12, 2025, A$10,749,507.86 for 5,128,334.00 ordinary shares on December 19, 2025, and A$1,996,263.97 for 1,006,255.00 ordinary shares on December 18, 2025. These acquisitions were made through Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited ACF Host-Plus Pty Limited ATF the Hostplus Pooled Superannuation Trust.

State Street Corporation also reported a change in its substantial holding, decreasing its voting power in Bapcor Limited from 9.75% to 8.49% on December 19, 2025. This change represents a decrease of 4,272,519 votes, with State Street's current holding at 28,814,861 ordinary shares. The reduction primarily stemmed from various 'Transfer out' and 'Sell' transactions across multiple entities, as well as 'Lend for stock lend' transactions by State Street Bank and Trust Company.