L1 Global Long Short Fund (GLS) EGM 2025 summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
EGM 2025 summary
1 Oct, 2025Opening remarks and agenda
Chair Margaret Towers opened the hybrid meeting, acknowledged traditional custodians, confirmed a quorum, and explained voting procedures for all attendees.
The meeting was convened to consider the appointment of six new directors, with nominees from L1 Capital and Wilson Asset Management.
Notice of meeting was taken as read; all resolutions are ordinary and require 50% approval by poll.
Specific resolutions to be voted on
Six resolutions for the appointment of new directors: three L1 Capital nominees (Rachel Grimes, David Gray, Douglas Farrell) and three WAM nominees (Geoff Wilson, Richard Caldwell, Julian Martin).
Each nominee presented their credentials and answered questions regarding independence, strategy, and shareholder interests.
Resolutions 1, 2, and 3 (L1 Capital nominees) passed with approximately 67% support each.
Resolutions 4, 5, and 6 (Wilson Asset Management nominees) were not passed, each receiving about 33% support.
Board and executive committee updates
Board currently consists of three independent non-executive directors and one non-independent executive director.
Chair and another director intend to resign post-meeting, with timing dependent on board formalities.
Latest events from L1 Global Long Short Fund
- Profit after tax jumped to $57.5m, driven by a new strategy and major equity raise.GLS
H1 20268 Mar 2026 - FY2024 profit, 6.1% yield, and a scheme to address share price discount were key highlights.GLS
AGM 202414 Jan 2026 - Transition to a global long/short strategy with a $415M offer and 67.5% YTD net return.GLS
Investor Presentation2 Dec 2025 - Shareholders approved a new manager, board changes, and a shift to a global long-short strategy.GLS
AGM 202528 Nov 2025 - Shareholders approved a 50% buyback (20% cap pre-EGM) with strong support and governance concerns.GLS
Scheme Meeting 202523 Nov 2025 - Profit declined, buyback approved, and management changes proposed amid steady dividends.GLS
H2 202531 Aug 2025 - Net profit fell to $12.8m as PMC underperformed its benchmark and announced a merger with PIXX.GLS
H2 202413 Jun 2025 - Profit up, but portfolio return lagged benchmark; scheme of arrangement and dividend declared.GLS
H1 20255 Jun 2025