L1 Global Long Short Fund (GLS) EGM 2025 summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
EGM 2025 summary
8 Jul, 2026Opening remarks and agenda
Chair opened the hybrid meeting, acknowledged traditional custodians, confirmed 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.
Specific resolutions to be voted on
Six resolutions for the appointment of new directors: three L1 Capital nominees and three WAM nominees, with each nominee presenting their background and answering questions.
Resolution 1: Appointment of Rachel Grimes AM as director.
Resolution 2: Appointment of David Gray as director.
Resolution 3: Appointment of Douglas Farrell as director.
Resolution 4: Appointment of Geoff Wilson AO as director.
Resolution 5: Appointment of Richard Caldwell as director.
Resolution 6: Appointment of Julian Martin as director.
Board and executive committee updates
Two current directors intend to resign post-meeting, with timing dependent on board formalities.
Independence of new nominees to be assessed by the new board.
Latest events from L1 Global Long Short Fund
- FY2024 saw steady profits, a new ETF scheme, and a focus on closing the share price discount.GLS
AGM 202425 Jun 2026 - Outperformed benchmarks with 53.9% net return p.a., focusing on resilient, high-growth sectors.GLS
Investor presentation21 Apr 2026 - FY24 saw a 3.7% pre-tax NTA return, $12.8m net profit, and a proposed merger to close the share price gap.GLS
H2 20242 Apr 2026 - Profit declined and returns lagged the benchmark, with major strategic and Board changes underway.GLS
H2 20252 Apr 2026 - Profit after tax jumped to $57.5m, driven by a new strategy and major equity raise.GLS
H1 20268 Mar 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 up, but portfolio return lagged benchmark; scheme of arrangement and dividend declared.GLS
H1 20255 Jun 2025