Metcash (MTS) AGM 2026 summary

Opening remarks and agenda

• Meeting opened by the Chair, acknowledging traditional custodians and confirming quorum for the online AGM.

• Board members, leadership team, and auditors introduced, with explanation of voting procedures and Q&A protocols.

• Agenda included review of company activities, financials for FY2026, director and auditor reports, and consideration of four resolutions.

Board and executive committee updates

• Helen Nash retired from the Board in July 2026; Nicky Sparshott joined as Non-Executive Director, bringing retail and digital transformation expertise.

• Board chaired by Peter Birtles, with key committees led by Mark Johnson, Marina Go, and Margie Haseltine.

• Executive team includes Doug Jones (CEO), Deepa Sita (CFO), and leaders for Food, Hardware, Liquor, Legal, Growth, People & Culture, and IT.

• Board focused on succession planning, diversity, and maintaining a balance of skills and independence.

Financial performance review

• Group revenue reached AUD 19.6 billion, up 0.7% (3.8% ex-tobacco); EBIT was AUD 503.7 million, up 1.6% excluding strategy/integration costs.

• EBITDA was AUD 761.7 million, up 1.9%; reported PAT AUD 279.1 million, down 1.5%; operating cash flow AUD 558 million.

• Underlying profit after tax was AUD 268.8 million; EPS at AUD 0.245.

• Total dividends were AUD 0.18 per share, fully franked, representing approximately 74% of UPAT.

• Food sales AUD 10.5 billion (-0.6%), Liquor AUD 5.4 billion (+1.0%), Hardware & Tools AUD 3.7 billion (+4.3%).