Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (CLW) AGM 2025 summary

Opening remarks and agenda

• Meeting opened with acknowledgment of traditional custodians and overview of strategy and FY 2025 performance.

• Introduction of board members, including Independent Chair, Non-Executive Directors, and key executives, with apologies from absent executives.

• Agenda included addresses from the Chair and Fund Manager, followed by a Q&A session.

• Management and auditors present, with mention of upcoming auditor transition.

Financial performance review

• FY25 operating EPS and DPS delivered at AUD 0.25 per security, with FY26 guidance of AUD 0.255, reflecting 2% annual growth.

• Portfolio valued at AUD 5.5bn, with 99.9% occupancy and a WALE of 9.3 years.

• 3% like-for-like net property income growth achieved, with 54% of leases being NNN.

• NTA at 30 June 2025 was AUD 4.59 per security; total return to security holders was 48% from June 2024 to August 2025.

• Balance sheet gearing at 31.4%, with 89% of drawn debt hedged and a Baa1 credit rating reaffirmed.

Dividend announcements

• Distributions of AUD 0.25 per security paid in FY 2025, in line with guidance; FY26 DPS guidance set at AUD 0.255 per security, representing a 5.9% yield.