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Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited board of directors
13 current directors, 85% independent, average tenure 7.1 years.
| Director | Role | Independent | Appointed | Tenure | Committees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Drummond | Chair | Yes | 2023 | 3.0 yrs | Nomination Committee (Chair), Remuneration Committee (Chair), Audit & Risk Committee |
| Robert Freeman | Independent Director | Yes | 2018 | 8.1 yrs | — |
| Mark Freeman | Executive Director | No | 2018 | 8.7 yrs | Audit & Risk Committee (Chair), Nomination Committee (Chair) |
| Richard Murray | Independent Director | Yes | 2024 | 2.7 yrs | Audit & Risk Committee, Nomination Committee |
| Kevin Hudson | Independent Director | Yes | 2023 | 2.7 yrs | — |
| Robert Murray | Independent Director | Yes | 2023 | 2.7 yrs | — |
| Graeme Liebelt | Independent Director | Yes | 2012 | 14.3 yrs | Audit & Risk Committee |
| David Peever | Independent Director | Yes | 2013 | 12.9 yrs | Audit & Risk Committee |
| Julie Fahey | Independent Director | Yes | 2021 | 5.4 yrs | Nomination Committee (Chair), Remuneration Committee (Chair), Audit & Risk Committee (Chair) |
| Not provided in extracted text | Independent Director | No | — | — | — |
| Rebecca Dee-Bradbury | Independent Director | Yes | 2019 | 7.4 yrs | Remuneration Committee, Nomination Committee (Chair), Audit & Risk Committee (Chair) |
| Gregory Liebelt | Independent Director | Yes | 2012 | 14.3 yrs | — |
| Katie Hudson | Independent Director | Yes | 2024 | 2.7 yrs | Audit & Risk Committee, Nomination Committee |
AFI governance score breakdown
Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited scores 87/100 (Excellent) on the NZXplorer Governance Risk Score for FY2026, based on 73% data coverage. See the GRS methodology.
- Board structure
- 21/25
- Shareholder rights
- 20/20
- Executive remuneration
- 6.5/10
AFI dividends
The most recent Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited dividend on record is 17.00 cents per share, for FY2026 (final), ex-dividend 4 Aug 2026, paid 28 Aug 2026.
Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited largest shareholders
Top 10 registered holders of AFI as disclosed for FY2025. Registry holdings include custodians and nominees, which may hold on behalf of many underlying investors.
| # | Holder | Holding |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited | 0.03% |
| 2 | Evanson Pty Ltd | 0.02% |
| 3 | Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited | 0.01% |
| 4 | Netwealth Investments Limited <Wrap Services A/C> | 0.01% |
| 5 | BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd <HUB24 Custodial Serv Ltd> | 0.01% |
| 6 | IOOF Investment Services Limited <IPS Superfund A/C> | 0.01% |
| 7 | IOOF Investment Services Limited <IOOF idps A/C> | 0.00% |
| 8 | HMS Nominees Ltd | 0.00% |
| 9 | Netwealth Investments Limited <Super Services A/C> | 0.00% |
| 10 | Custodial Services Limited <Beneficiaries Holding A/C> | 0.00% |
Recent AFI NZX announcements
The 10 most recent filings by Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited to the NZX.
- Weekly Estimated NTA as at 18 September 2026Market Update
- Appendix 3Y - Change of Director's Interest NoticeInsider/Shareholder Notice
- Notification of buy-backShare Buyback
- Notification of buy-backShare Buyback
- Notification of buy-backShare Buyback
- Weekly Estimated NTA as at 11 September 2026Market Update
- Notification of buy-backShare Buyback
- Notification of buy-backShare Buyback
- Notification of buy-backShare Buyback
- Notification of cessation of securitiesCapital Change
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