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NTA & Top 25 Investments as at 30 June 2023

Operational Update5 July 2023AFIFinancials

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5 July 2023

Monthly net tangible asset (NTA) backing per share

and top 25 investments as at 30 June 2023

Before Tax* After Tax*

30 June 2023

$7.19 $6.09

31 May 2023

$7.07 $6.01

* The before and after tax numbers relate to the provision for deferred tax on the unrealised gains in the Company’s investment portfolio. The Company is a long term

investor and does not intend disposing of its total long term investment portfolio. Under current Accounting Standards, the Company is required to provide for tax

on any gains that may arise on such a theoretical disposal, after the utilisation of brought forward losses.

These figures are subject to audit.


Investment objectives: AFIC aims to provide shareholders

with attractive investment returns through access to a growing

stream of fully franked dividends and enhancement of capital

invested over the medium to long term.

Benchmark: S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index.

Size of portfolio: $8.9 billion at 30 June 2023.

Low Management cost: 0.16 per cent, no additional fees.

Investment style: Long-term, fundamental, bottom-up.

Suggested investment period: Five years to 10 years

or longer.

Net asset backing: released every month with

top 25 investments.

Listed on ASX and NZX: code AFI.



Diversified portfolio primarily of ASX-listed

Australian equities.

Tax-effective income via fully franked dividends.

Consistent after tax paid investment returns achieved

over the long term.

Professional management and an experienced Board,

investment and management team.

Low-cost investing.

Ease of investing, transparent ASX pricing, good liquidity in

shares.

Shareholder meetings on a regular basis.



Portfolio performance percentage per annum-periods

ending 30 June 2023*



Net asset per share growth

plus dividends, including

franking


S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation

Index, including franking

* Assumes an investor can take full advantage of the franking credits. AFIC’s portfolio

return is also calculated after management fees, income tax and capital gains tax on

realised sales of investments. It should be noted that Index returns for the market do

not include management expenses or tax.


Past performance is not indicative of future performance.


Share price premium/discount to NTA


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13.9%

11.9%

8.6%

9.3%

16.6%

12.6%

8.6%

10.1%

1 year return3 year return5 year return10 year return

-10%

-5%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

Key facts Key benefits


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The S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index was up 1.8% over the month of June. Surprisingly, given ongoing uncertainty in markets

arising from high inflation, rising interest rates and ongoing geopolitical tensions during the financial year, the S&P/ASX 200

Accumulation Index managed to produce a total return of 14.8%.


The Materials sector was the strongest sector in June, up 4.8%. Information Technology was up 3.5%, Financials up 3.1% with

Consumer Staples and Utilities both up 2.9% for the month. Healthcare was very weak in June, down 6.6%.


For the financial year the largest returns came from Information Technology, up 38.1% (with most of this return achieved in the final

six months of the financial year). Materials was up 22.6%, with BHP and mid cap resources driving a large part of this increase.

Gold was also strong, up 35.8%. The weakest sectors over this period were Healthcare, up 5.7%, Consumer Staples, up 6.2% and

Real Estate, up 6.8%.

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Top 25 investments valued at closing prices at 30 June 2023


Total Value

$ Million

% of

Portfolio

1 BHP Group 793.3 9.1%

2 Commonwealth Bank of Australia 783.0 8.9%

3 CSL 674.3 7.7%

4 Macquarie Group * 397.7 4.5%

5 Transurban Group * 386.3 4.4%

6 Wesfarmers 363.7 4.2%

7 National Australia Bank * 341.3 3.9%

8 Westpac Banking Corporation 322.8 3.7%

9 Woolworths Group * 292.2 3.3%

10 James Hardie Industries * 215.1 2.5%

11 Rio Tinto 213.6 2.4%

12 Telstra Group 209.3 2.4%

13 Woodside Energy Group * 200.1 2.3%

14 Goodman Group 193.8 2.2%

15 ANZ Group Holdings 192.0 2.2%

16 Mainfreight 186.8 2.1%

17 Coles Group * 179.0 2.0%

18 Carsales.com * 161.2 1.8%

19 Amcor 154.8 1.8%

20 ResMed 144.0 1.6%

21 Reece 134.9 1.5%

22 Sonic Healthcare 118.1 1.3%

23 Xero 105.9 1.2%

24 Santos * 104.5 1.2%

25 ARB Corporation 104.1 1.2%

Total

6,971.8


As percentage of total portfolio value (excludes cash) 79.6%

* Indicates that options were outstanding against part of the holding


Investment by sector

at 30 June 2023



Banks 18.4%


Materials 15.5%


Healthcare 1 4.0%


Industrials 12.6%


Other Financials 9.0%


Consumer Discretionary 7.4%


Communication Services 6.3%


Consumer Staples 5.4%


Real Estate 3.4%


Energy 3.4%


Information Technology 2.7%


Cash 1.9%



Important Information

This information has been prepared by Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited (AFIC)(ABN 56 004 147 120) and is provided by its subsidiary

Australian Investment Company Services Limited, holder of Australian Financial Services Licence 303209 (Provider). To the extent that this information 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 an appropriately licensed financial

adviser. The information contained in these materials have been prepared 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. A copy of the relevant Financial Services Guide can be found on AFIC’s website: www.afi.com.au


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