Bapcor (BAP) AGM 2026 summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
AGM 2026 summary
21 Oct, 2026Opening remarks and agenda
Acknowledged Traditional Custodians and the continuing connections of First Nations people in Australia, New Zealand and Asia.
Agenda included consideration of FY26 financial and related reports.
Financial performance review
FY26 revenue $1.9B, down 1.8% YoY; underlying NPAT $10.8M, down 85.0%; statutory loss $431.6M included $442.4M of post-tax significant items.
FY26 EBITDA exceeded May 2026 guidance; cash conversion improved to 109.4%, with H2 working-capital initiatives delivering $68.5M cash-flow benefit.
Q1 FY27 Group LFL sales rose 0.5% on a constant-currency basis; total sales increased 0.3%. Trade and Retail gross margin percentages improved YoY.
Net debt fell $19M from 30 June to $116M at 30 September 2026, primarily on operating cash flow.
Board and executive committee updates
Leadership appointments included Craig Magill as EGM Trade, Rebekah Newman as Chief People & Culture Officer, Angus McDonald as Chief Operating & Strategy Officer, Guy Nicholls as GM Commercial Vehicle Group, and Steve Gardner as EGM Retail.
Andrew Fraser, appointed 1 July 2026, was re-elected with 99.58% of proxy votes for; Kate Spargo was re-elected with 63.08% for and 36.74% against.
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