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Investor Presentation28 May 2025AFIFinancials

28 May 2025
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Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited

Evening Shareholder Information M

eeting – Presentation

Dear Sir / Madam

P

lease find attached the presentation to be given at the Evening Shareholder

Meeting being held today.

Y

ours faithfully

M

atthew Rowe

Company Secretary


ASX Release authorised by the Company Secretary.

Shareholder Meeting
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Australian Foundation Investment Company, Djerriwarrh Investments Limited, Mirrabooka Investments Limited and
AMCIL Limited and their service provider Australian Investment Company Services Limited (AICS) (AFSL 303209), their

related entities and each of their 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.

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Disclaimer

Long Term Asset Class Returns
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Sources: ABS, REIA, Global Financial Data, AMP Capital

Australian Equity Market Returns – A Long Term Perspective
Source: FactSet.

10

100

1000

10000

194019501960197019801990200020102020

Poseidon Bubble

-35%

'73-'74 Crash

- 58%

COVID-19

-33%

World War II

-22%

Korean War

- 34%

Eastern Aust Drought

-37%

Black Monday

-44%

GFC

- 51%

9.2%

ASX All Ordinaries Accumulation

Index CAGR since 1992 (inception)

4

Where the market is currently trading against the long term
5

ASX 200 Index Price Earnings RatioASX 200 Index Dividend Yield

Source: FactSet

Where the US market is currently trading against the long term
6

S&P500 Index Price Earnings Ratio

S&P500 Index Dividend Yield

Source: FactSet

Market volatility – positioning for future opportunities
Trump tariffs

• Trade negotiations are driving volatility in

markets and share prices in the immediate term

• Current policy uncertainty significantly affects

business decision making

• Consequential earnings downgrades seem

likely, though hard to quantify currently

• Ultimate tariff levels likely higher than previous,

weighing on economic growth and increasing

inflation

• Uncertain environment persists – what changes

next?

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Diversified Australian and

New Zealand Equities –

capital and fully franked

dividend growth over the

long term

MER

Managing four

funds with different

investment objectives

adds significantly

to the effectiveness of

the investment process

and idea generation

No external funds

management business

taking a management

and/or performance

fees

Total FUM of

approximately

$12 billion

Grossed up

dividend yield

$10.1 billion

0.15%

Fully franked yield that is

higher than that available

from the ASX 200 Index

utilising option strategies,

long term capital growth

MER

$940 million

0.42%

Australian and New

Zealand small/midcap

sector, capital growth

over the long term and

fully franked dividends

MER

$625 million

0.56%

High conviction

portfolio, strong capital

growth over the long

term and fully franked

dividends

MER

$385 million

0.56%

5.3%7.4%6.0%5.3%

Grossed up

dividend yield

Grossed up

dividend yield

Grossed up

dividend yield

Dividend yields based on share price on 30 April 2025

We operate what is called The Traditional LIC Model
Internally managed – no external funds management business charging separate portfolio fees

Diversified portfolios that are tax aware with lower portfolio turnover and with lower volatility of returns

Independent Board of Directors

Costs and tax paid have less of an impact on returns – our performance quoted after fees and tax paid

Incentives strongly aligned with shareholder interests, benefit of scale flows to shareholders

Sensitivity to income requirements of shareholders – and franking credit and profit reserves

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A Closer Look at our Investment Approach
Attributes of a high-quality company that we seek:

• Unique assets that are hard to replicate or have an

Industry leadership position (or developing one)

• Sustainability of competitive advantage

• Not unduly burdened by external risk factors

• Conservative balance sheets (low debt)

• Consistency of earnings

• Run by effective, passionate management with

ownership alignment

Why this matters:

• The presence of these factors drives a competitive

advantage

• Which leads to high return on capital

• And allows for reinvestment opportunities

to drive growth

• Which allows for market share capture – and

further enhancement of leadership position

• Which combines to deliver long term shareholder

value creation

We seek to buy these companies when we identify long term value and reduce

or exit when they no longer meet these characteristics.

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Australian Foundation Investment Company
Portfolio Performance – to 30 April 2025

Recent Dividend History

AFIC’s franking reserve balance (in part enabled by the LIC

structure) ensures we can pay a consistent dividend even

through volatile times.

Per annum returns. Assumes the full benefit of franking credits.

Only includes franking that has been paid out.

Past performance is not indicative of future performance.

Cents per share

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Attractive Total Returns Over the Long-term
$10k in AFIC  $167k

$10k in the Index  $138k

Excludes the benefit of franking.

AFIC NTA vs S&P ASX 200 Accumulation Index

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Portfolio Set to Perform in Most Economic Settings
Stalwarts

Growth Companies

Income

Cyclicals

Portfolio at 30 April 2025, excludes cash.

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Banking Sector - Valuations
Source FactSet

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Price Earnings Ratio - NTM Dividend Yield - NTM

CSL – the benefit of long-term investing
Source: Diogenes Research

Note: ASX 200 is indexed to company’s share price

CSL - EPS vs Share Price

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•Specialist biotechnology company that

develops and manufactures therapies to treat

serious chronic disease.

•Market leadership position in plasma

fractionation operating more efficiently than

competitors.

•Consistent investment in Research &

Development of new pipeline drugs for long-

term earnings growth.

•Despite challenges around tariffs and Covid

disruption CSL has consistently delivered

earnings growth.

Recent Portfolio Activity*
Purchases

Sales

*Calendar Year 2025

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Djerriwarrh: Enhanced Yield- 30 April 2025*
*Assumes an investor can take full advantage of the franking credits. Yield based on the interim dividend and final dividend paid – in total 15.25 cents per share.

Past performance is not indicative of future performance.

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Djerriwarrh: Capital Growth - 30 April 2025*
*Assumes an investor can take full advantage of the franking credits.

Past performance is not indicative of future performance.

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Portfolio Per Annum ReturnsPortfolio Performance Since Strategy Reset

Portfolio Update: Summary
Constructing a diversified portfolio of high-quality companies across different sectors andwith the appropriate balance

ofIncome and Growthis the keyforDjerriwarrhtodeliver on itsInvestment Objectivesin a variety of market

conditions.

Top 20 Holdings

Source: Based on 30 April 2025 Portfolio.

* Portfolio Value is based on the Investment Portfolio plus the

Trading portfolio, not including the Options portfolio.

$908m

Key Portfolio Statistics

Portfolio Value*

45%

Call Option Exposure

1%

Put Option Exposure

$3.32

Net Tangible Asset (NTA) Backing Per Share

45

Stocks in the Portfolio

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Mirrabooka Portfolio Performance – Per Annum Returns to 30 April 2025*
* Assumes an investor can take full advantage of the franking credits. Mirrabooka's portfolio return is also calculate

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.

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Mirrabooka Rights Issue
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•1 for 7 Rights Issue – Non Renounceable. Raising up to approximately $85 million.

•Issue price of $3.06* – approximately 5% discount to current share price.

•New shares entitled to dividend of 6.5 cents with results in July^. Paid in August.

•Shareholders can apply for more than their entitlement but may be subject to scale back.

•Entitlement Offer closes 2 June 2025.


*Equal to the average of the weekly estimated pre-tax value of the net tangible asset backingper Mirrabooka share over the period from Friday, 4

April2025 to Friday,2 May2025 (inclusive)

^The amount, and payment, of this final dividend remains subject to approval by the Mirrabooka Directors at the time of approval of the annual financial

statements of Mirrabooka in July 2025

Rationale for raising additional capital
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•Market volatility – we have seen greater opportunities arise in early 2025, positioning for more

•Replenishing capital – since our first special dividend in 2013, $81 mil paid out in cash dividends

and Capital Gains Tax, net of capital raised through DRPs and SPPs

•Investment flexibility – tax effective portfolio repositioning as selected stock weightings can be

reduced without selling down holdings

•Mirrabooka shareholders have consistently expressed interest in supporting further capital raising

•Significant franking credit reserves to support dividend capacity on additional shares

•Scale – absence of FUM linked fees means shareholders benefit from reduced MER

Greater investment opportunities – stock purchases in 2025 YTD
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$72 million of purchases across 40 stocks, largest below:

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

1.80

2.00

2.20

2.40

2.60

2.80

3.00

3.20

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

2.00

2.20

2.40

2.60

2.80

3.00

3.20

6

7

8

9

10

* Indicates that options were outstanding against part of the holding.
Company

% of

Portfolio

Ownership Period

5.2%

4.4%

4.0%

3.6%

3.5%

3.3%

2.8%

2.8%

2.6%

2.4%

8.5 yrs

8 yrs

Company

% of

Portfolio

Ownership Period

4 yrs

2.3%

2.3%

2.3%

2.2%

2.0%

1.9%

1.8%

1.7%

1.6%

1.6%

14.5yrs

13.5yrs

19.5yrs

7.5yrs

3 yrs

20*

19

18

17

16

15*

14

13

12

11*

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2*

1

5 yrs

Note: ResMed, Breville Group, Vista Group, IDP Education, James Hardie and REA Group have been held previously by Mirrabooka.

Mirrabooka Top 20 Holdings – 30 April 2025

6.5yrs

9.5 yrs

1.5 years

7.5yrs

9.5 yrs

14.5yrs

19.5yrs

10 yrs

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19yrs

6 yrs

5 yrs

Mirrabooka’s track record – since inception return
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$10k invested at Mirrabooka inception in April 1999

– dividends reinvested and franking credits refunded

0

20,000

40,000

60,000

80,000

100,000

120,000

140,000

160,000

Apr-99Apr-04Apr-09Apr-14Apr-19Apr-24

Mirrabooka ($142,000)Combined Mid Cap 50/Small Ordinaries Index ($79,000)ASX200 Index ($90,000)

Per annum investment returns including franking (April 1999 to April 2025)

Mirrabooka 12.2% Mid/Smallcaps 8.4% ASX200 9.7%

AMCIL Portfolio Performance – Per Annum Returns to 30 April 2025*
* Assumes an investor can take full advantage of the franking credits. AMCIL’s portfolio return is also calculated after

management fees, income tax and capitalgains 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.

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Recent Portfolio Activity*
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Purchases

Sales

*Calendar Year 2025

* Note: have been held previously by AMCIL. Ownership period rounded to closest year.
Company

% of

Portfolio

Ownership Period

8.0%

5.7%

4.7%

4.5%

4.3%

3.8%

4.3%

4.0%

3.3%

4.0%

6 yrs

5 yrs

Company

% of

Portfolio

Ownership Period

2.6%

3.0%

2.2%

2.6%

2.4%

2.1%

2.0%

2.0%

2.0%

7 yrs

7 yrs

3 yrs

13yrs

14yrs

9 yrs

3 yrs

7 yrs

20

19*

18*

17*

16*

15

14*

13*

12*

11*

10

9

8*

7

6*

5

4*

3

2

1

5 yrs

AMCIL Top 20 Holdings (update)

ALS

28

2 yrs

5 yrs

2 yrs

21yrs

13yrs

15yrs

2.4%

2 yrs

2 yrs

5 yrs

Share price relative to Net Asset Backing – 30 April 2025
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