Information meetings in Tasmania (Presentation)

8 May 2023


The Manager
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Australian Securities Exchange
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Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited
Information Meetings – Presentation


Dear Sir / Madam


Please find attached the presentation to be given at the Information Meetings being
held in Tasmania in May 2023.


Yours faithfully


Matthew Rowe
Company Secretary


Release authorised by the Company Secretary

Tasmanian Shareholder Meetings
May 2023

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Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited and its subsidiary AICS (AFSL 303209), its
related entities and each of its respective directors, officers and agents (together the Disclosers)
have prepared the information contained in these materials in good faith. However, no warranty
(express or implied) is made as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of any statements, estimates
or opinions or other information contained in these materials (any of which may change without notice)
and to the maximum extent permitted by law, the Disclosers disclaim all liability and responsibility
(including, without limitation, any liability arising from fault or negligence on the part of any or all of the
Disclosers) for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may be suffered by any recipient through
relying on anything contained in or omitted from these materials.
This information has been prepared and provided by AICS. To the extent that it includes any financial
product advice, the advice is of a general nature only and does not take into account any individual’s
objectives, financial situation or particular needs. Before making an investment decision an individual
should assess whether it meets their own needs and consult a financial advisor.
Disclaimer
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Overview and Investment ObjectivesMark Freeman
Markets and the PortfolioDavid Grace
Recent Portfolio ActivityDavid Grace
OutlookMark Freeman
Agenda
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Overview and Investment Objectives

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Investment Objectives
The Company aims to provide
shareholders with attractive investment
returns through access to a growing
stream of fully franked dividends
and growth in capital invested.
The Company’s primary investment goals are:
• to pay dividends which, over time, grow
faster than the rate of inflation; and
• to provide attractive total returns over
the medium to long term.
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ESG Considerations are Integrated into Our Investment Framework
Approach to Environmental, Social and
Governance (ESG) Factors
•Long term sustainability of a company’s
business model is a key focus in our
assessment of quality.
•Assessment of ESG risk factors is an
important part of our investment process.
•We regularly review companies to ensure
ongoing alignment with our investment
framework.
Engagement with Companies
•We conduct our own evaluation of the merits
of any shareholder resolution and also take
input from proxy advisors.
•We vote on all company resolutions as part
of our regular engagement with companies.
•We actively engage with companies when
we have concerns those resolutions are not
aligned with shareholders’ interests.
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Share Price Relative to NTA
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Markets and the Portfolio

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Current Market Conditions
Inflation remains persistent with uncertainty around cash rate settings from Central Banks.
Operating environment for companies becoming more challenging.
Cost of living increases challenging the outlook for consumer spending.
Value is presenting in selective companies where we maintain confidence in the long term
opportunity.
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Valuation in a Long Term Context
Price to Sales – S&P/ASX 200 Index
Price to Book – S&P/ASX 200 Index
Average
1.9
Average
1.9
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Portfolio* and Sector Performance to 30 April 2023
12 Month Sector Performance
* Assumes the full benefit of franking credits. Per annum returns.
Past performance is not indicative of future performance.
Includes dividends but not franking.
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Reece: Long Term Investing
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
Reece Share Price vs ASX 200
20 Year CAGR
Reece: 13.7%
Index: 4.5%
Reece Share PriceS&P/ASX 200 Price
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Quality Companies Find a Way to Grow
Sales Growth Per Annum Since Our First Purchase
Holding
since
2015
Holding
since
2014
Holding
since
2010
Holding
since
2013
Holding
since
2013
Holding
since
2018
Holding
since
2016
Holding
since
2016
Holding
since
1999
Sales from FY02
3.2%
S&P/ASX 200
10 Year Sales CAGR
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22.5%
14.2%
14.1%
13.2%
10.7%
10.3%
9.7%
9.6%
7.2%
6.8%
Holding
since
2016
To 31 December 2022

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Recent Portfolio Activity

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Active Portfolio Management – Recent Transactions
New PurchasesSalesAdditions to Existing Holdings
Complete Disposals
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Wesfarmers
Wesfarmers is a conglomerate that operates a number of large, well
known retail brands including Bunnings, Officeworks, Kmart and Target.
Bunnings is one of the best retailers in the world generating very
attractive shareholder returns.
Bunnings is a key driver of earnings growth at >60% of group
earnings, with a long growth runway.
Wesfarmers’ strategy is to continually establish new businesses
and invest in existing businesses to provide a ‘satisfactory’ return
to shareholders in the long term.
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Auckland Airport
Auckland Airport owns a highly unique and strategic
infrastructure asset.
Freehold nature and large undeveloped landbank offers opportunity
for long term growth.
Expect post COVID international passenger recovery to drive
earnings growth, currently at over 70% vs 2019.
Strong balance sheet and experienced management team.
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Outlook

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Outlook
The effects of inflation and high living costs are placing pressure on parts of the economy.
Market valuations are slightly above long term averages with some downside risk.
We remain focused on companies well positioned to create long term shareholder value.
The portfolio is invested in well managed companies with proven track records of financial
discipline capturing value-accretive opportunities as they arise.
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We remainconfident about the quality of AFIC’s largest holdings
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RankCompany% of Portfolio
1
BHP Group 8.8%
2
Commonwealth Bank of Australia8.8%
3
CSL 8.1%
4
Transurban Group* 4.6%
5
Macquarie Group* 4.6%
6
Wesfarmers 4.3%
7
National Australia Bank* 4.1%
8
Westpac Banking Corporation3.8%
9
Woolworths Group* 3.2%
10
Telstra Group 2.4%
RankCompany% of Portfolio
11
Rio Tinto 2.4%
12
ANZ Group Holdings 2.2%
13
Woodside Energy Group* 2.2%
14
Mainfreight 2.1%
15
Goodman Group2.1%
16
James Hardie Industries2.1%
17
Coles Group* 2.0%
18
Amcor1.9%
19
Carsales.com* 1.8%
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ResMed1.7%
As at 30 April 2023.
* Indicates that options were outstanding against part of the holding.