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NTA & Top 25 Investments as at 28 February 2026

Market Update6 March 2026AFIFinancials

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6 March 2026

Monthly net tangible asset (NTA) backing per share

and top 25 investments as at 28 February 2026

Before Tax* After Tax*

28 February 2026 Ex Div

$8.09 $6.77

31 January 2026 Cum Div

$8.00 $6.74

The February 2026 figures are after the provision of the interim dividend of 12.0 cents and the special dividend of 2.5 cents per share and the January 2026 figures are

before the provision for the dividend.

* 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.



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: $10.3 billion at 28 February 2026.

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 (NTA): Estimated NTA released weekly and

a monthly NTA 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 28 February 2026*



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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Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited (AFIC) – ABN 56 004 147 120



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6.7%

9.9%

9.5%

10.6%

17.4%

13.6%

12.2%

12.2%

1 year return3 year return5 year return10 year return

-20%

-15%

-10%

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5%

10%

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20%

Key facts

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The S&P/ASX200 Accumulation Index registered fresh all-time highs in February with the Index up 4.1% over the month. A large part of this

return was generated from two companies, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and BHP.

The Banking sector delivered an exceptionally strong return of 13.5% as bank results indicated positive performance trends. Materials were

also up strongly producing a 9.1% return for the month.

On the other side of these strong returns the Healthcare sector continued to be weak, down 13.3% and Information Technology, down

9.1%, as the uncertainty around the impact of AI on this sector negatively impacted market sentiment.

The uncertainty associated with the potential for higher interest rates had a negative impact on the Consumer Discretionary sector which

was down 5.9% for the month.

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Top 25 investments valued at closing prices at 27 February 2026


Total Value

$ Million

% of

Portfolio

1

BHP * 1,193.1 11.6%

2

Commonwealth Bank of Australia 856.3 8.3%

3

National Australia Bank * 533.6 5.2%

4

Westpac Banking Corporation 512.8 5.0%

5

Macquarie Group * 458.2 4.5%

6

CSL 398.9 3.9%

7

Wesfarmers 384.1 3.7%

8

Transurban Group * 378.4 3.7%

9

Telstra Group * 369.8 3.6%

10

Goodman Group * 333.4 3.2%

11

Rio Tinto 311.6 3.0%

12

Woolworths Group * 298.1 2.9%

13

ANZ Group Holdings 296.9 2.9%

14

ResMed 241.3 2.3%

15

Woodside Energy Group * 229.8 2.2%

16

Coles Group * 209.6 2.0%

17

CAR Group 180.9 1.8%

18

Brambles 146.5 1.4%

19

James Hardie Industries 143.8 1.4%

20

ALS 141.9 1.4%

21

Computershare 131.9 1.3%

22

Amcor 130.5 1.3%

23

Mainfreight 130.3 1.3%

24

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation 124.1 1.2%

25

REA Group 122.1 1.2%

Total

8,258.0

As percentage of total portfolio value (excludes cash) 80.4%

* Indicates that options were outstanding against part of the holding


Investment by sector

at 28 February 2026



Banks 21.4%


Materials 17.7%


Industrials 11.8%


Healthcare 9.8%


Other Financials 8.8%


Communication Services 7.6%


Consumer Discretionary 6.8%


Consumer Staples 4.9%


Real Estate 4.6%


Energy 3.7%


Information Technology 2.7%


Cash 0.2%



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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