L1 Global Long Short Fund (GLS) Investor Presentation summary
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Investor Presentation summary
2 Dec, 2025Portfolio transition and strategy
Portfolio transitioned to L1 Capital's Global Long Short Strategy after shareholder approval on 28 November 2025, with L1 Capital assuming investment management and a new investment management agreement in place.
Company name changed from Platinum Capital Limited to L1 Global Long Short Fund Limited, with ASX ticker changing from PMC to GLS.
Existing portfolio monetised; proceeds and new capital to be redeployed into the new strategy by 31 December 2025, subject to market conditions.
L1 Global Long Short Strategy focuses on long and short positions in global equities, aiming for positive absolute returns and capital preservation.
No management fee for 12 months from 28 November 2025; performance fees still apply.
Capital raising and offer details
Pro-rata non-renounceable entitlement offer of 1 new share for every existing share at $1.63 per share, targeting up to $415 million.
Eligible shareholders can apply for additional shares via a Top-Up Facility; shortfall may be offered to wholesale/institutional investors.
Offer is not underwritten; L1 Capital to bear approximately $8 million in offer-related fees and costs.
L1 Group and founders committed to invest ~$90 million, with cornerstone partners adding ~$72 million, totaling ~$162 million.
New shares will rank equally with existing shares and be entitled to future distributions.
Investment strategy and performance
L1 Global Long Short Strategy launched January 2025, delivered +67.5% net return YTD to 30 November 2025.
Strategy removes previous 30% global cap, enabling unconstrained global equity investing.
Portfolio typically holds 40–80 positions, with a net long exposure of 30–100%.
Focus on high-quality, lower P/E stocks with strong cash flow and earnings growth; median FY26 P/E for longs is 9.9x.
Demonstrated downside protection, preserving over 85% of capital in down markets.
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 - 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 - Three L1 Capital nominees were appointed as directors, while WAM nominees were not.GLS
EGM 20251 Oct 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