Growthpoint Properties Australia (GOZ) AGM 2026 summary
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AGM 2026 summary
11 Nov, 2026Opening remarks and agenda
Concurrent company and trust meetings opened in Melbourne with a webcast and an Acknowledgement of Country; in-person holders could ask questions and vote, while webcast viewers could watch only.
All resolutions were decided by poll, with Computershare as returning officer; voting cards were collected before the meeting closed at 10:28 a.m.
Financial performance review
FY26 FFO was AUD 0.235 per security, at the upper end of guidance and above FY25; statutory NPAT was AUD 90.1m versus a FY25 statutory net loss of AUD 124.6m.
FY26 NTA was AUD 3.05 per security versus AUD 3.09 at 30 June 2025; gearing was 41.6% and weighted average cost of debt was 5.1% p.a.
Direct portfolio occupancy was 96%; office occupancy was 95%, office WALE was 6.3 years, and portfolio WALE was 6.1 years at 30 June 2026. Weighted average cap rate was 6.8%.
Like-for-like property FFO rose 2.6% (office 2.7%, industrial 2.6%); leasing included 81,022 sqm of office and 117,934 sqm of industrial space. Industrial occupancy was 98%, with 34% positive releasing spreads.
Total securityholder return was 1%; distributions offset the security-price decline, with a second consecutive year of outperformance versus the broader A-REIT market.
Board and executive committee updates
Norbert Sasse retired from the board at the meeting’s conclusion after joining in 2009; José Snyders was to join from 1 December as a Growthpoint Properties Limited representative.
Executive renewal included Nick Kost’s promotion to Group Executive Head of Property and the appointments of Melinda Ch’ng as CFO and Nathan Thomas as Chief Investment Officer.
Andrew Fay and Tonianne Dwyer stood for re-election; directors recommended both resolutions, with each nominee abstaining on their own resolution.
Latest events from Growthpoint Properties Australia
- Higher rates pressured FFO and valuations, while leasing supported a 93%-occupied portfolio.GOZ
H2 2023 - Record leasing, strong FFO, and capital recycling drove profit rebound and high occupancy.GOZ
H2 2026 - High leasing momentum and reaffirmed FY26 guidance highlight robust operational performance.GOZ
Q1 2026 TU - FFO and net profit rose on record leasing, upgraded FY26 guidance, and Net Zero achievement.GOZ
H1 2026 - Strong FY25 results, fund growth, and Net Zero milestone set the stage for FY26.GOZ
AGM 2025 - FFO met guidance, leasing strong, gearing reduced, funds grew, and Net Zero Target achieved.GOZ
H2 2025 - Exceeded FY24 guidance, advanced strategic initiatives, and strengthened ESG performance.GOZ
AGM 2024 - FFO surpassed guidance, but property revaluations led to a larger statutory net loss.GOZ
H2 2024 - FFO at AUD 88.8m, gearing at 38.8%, and FY25 guidance reaffirmed amid strong capital management.GOZ
H1 2025