Collins Foods (CKF) AGM 2026 summary

Opening remarks and agenda

• Chairman Mark Hawthorne opened the AGM, acknowledged his predecessor, introduced the board and executive team, and Chair and CEO delivered addresses outlining achievements and strategic direction for the year.

• Outlined the meeting process, including voting and Q&A procedures for both in-person and online attendees.

Financial performance review

• Achieved record revenue of AUD 1,592.6 million (up 8.6%) and record underlying NPAT of AUD 61.4 million (up 13%).

• Statutory NPAT increased 280.5% to AUD 47.1 million.

• Net debt reduced to AUD 119.6 million; net leverage ratio at 0.77; strong cash generation with 94% cash conversion.

• Return on equity increased to 14.5%, up 220 bps from FY25.

• Australia delivered record revenue of AUD 1.2 billion (up 7.6%) and same-store sales growth of 2.7%; Europe posted record revenue of AUD 350 million (up 12.5%), with strong growth in Germany and improved margins in the Netherlands.

Board and executive committee updates

• Christine Holman and Nicki Anderson retired from the board; Meredith Scott appointed and elected as new director and Audit and Risk Committee Chair, bringing extensive experience in governance, finance, and digital transformation.

• Board diversity and succession planning addressed, with ongoing recruitment for a new female director.

• Robert Kaye SC continues as Non-Executive Director until next election.