Collins Foods (CKF) AGM 2026 summary

Opening remarks and agenda

• New Chair Mark Hawthorne opened the AGM, acknowledged predecessor Robert Kaye SC, and introduced the board and executive team.

• Outlined the meeting process, including question and voting procedures, and confirmed a quorum was present.

• Chair and CEO delivered addresses outlining achievements and strategic direction for the year.

• Noted the retirement of Christine Holman and Nicki Anderson from the board, and welcomed Meredith Scott as a new director.

Financial performance review

• Achieved record revenue of AUD 1,592.6 million (up 8.6%), record underlying EBITDA of AUD 244 million (up 6.3%), and record underlying NPAT of AUD 61.4 million (up 13%).

• Statutory NPAT was AUD 47.1 million, reflecting class action settlement, impairments, and wage provisions.

• Net operating cash flow reached AUD 150.1 million with a 94% cash conversion rate; net debt reduced to AUD 119.6 million.

• Return on shareholders' equity increased by 220 basis points to 14.5%.

Dividend announcements

• Declared a final fully franked dividend of AUD 0.15 per share, bringing the total FY 2026 dividend to AUD 0.28 per share, up from AUD 0.26.