L1 Long Short Fund (LSF) AGM 2025 summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
AGM 2025 summary
11 Nov, 2025Opening remarks and agenda
Meeting opened at 11:01 A.M. with a quorum present; directors and key representatives introduced.
Notice of meeting and explanatory memorandum were distributed to all shareholders.
Financial performance review
Portfolio delivered a 7.2% net return for FY2024-2025, underperforming the ASX 200 Accumulation Index's 13.8%.
Five-year annualized net return of 21%, outperforming the index by over 9% per annum.
Since IPO in 2018, annualized net return of 11%, exceeding the index by 1.6% per annum.
From June to October 2025, portfolio returned 15.8% net, over 10% above the index.
Dividend announcements
Interim dividend of AUD 0.0625 per share and final dividend of AUD 0.065 per share, both fully franked, paid in 2025.
Total dividends for the year reached AUD 0.1275 per share, an 8.5% increase from the prior year.
Board to commence quarterly dividend payments starting December 2025, with a declared dividend of AUD 0.035 per share.
Expectation for continued dividend growth in 2026.
Latest events from L1 Long Short Fund
- Profit before tax grew to $226.98 million, with NTA per share before tax up 8% to $3.21.LSF
H2 202412 Jun 2026 - Net loss of $74.97M for HY FY25; interim dividend of 6.25c per share declared.LSF
H1 202512 Jun 2026 - Net profit after tax fell 42% year-over-year, but dividends and NTA per share increased.LSF
H2 202512 Jun 2026 - Net profit after tax surged to $414.9 million, with strong returns and a 3.60c fully franked dividend declared.LSF
H1 202612 Jun 2026 - Strong returns and agile portfolio shifts amid macro shocks, focusing on five key investment themes.LSF
Investor presentation21 Apr 2026 - Portfolio outperforms with disciplined valuation, global themes, and focus on absolute returns.LSF
Status Update17 Jan 2026 - Achieved 12.5% net return, raised dividends, and reinforced board commitment amid market challenges.LSF
AGM 202415 Jan 2026 - Robust outperformance through quality stock selection and sector-driven strategies.LSF
Status Update20 Nov 2025 - Quarterly return of 13.3% driven by broad gains in gold, copper, and uranium equities.LSF
Q1 2026 TU16 Oct 2025