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
- Outperformed benchmarks with 53.9% net return p.a., focusing on resilient, high-growth sectors.GLS
Investor presentation - Profit declined and returns lagged the benchmark, with major strategic and Board changes underway.GLS
H2 2025 - Profit after tax jumped to $57.5m, driven by a new strategy and major equity raise.GLS
H1 2026 - Transition to a global long/short strategy with a $415M offer and 67.5% YTD net return.GLS
Investor Presentation - Shareholders approved a new manager, board changes, and a shift to a global long-short strategy.GLS
AGM 2025 - Shareholders approved a 50% buyback (20% cap pre-EGM) with strong support and governance concerns.GLS
Scheme Meeting 2025 - FY2024 saw steady profits, a new ETF scheme, and a focus on closing the share price discount.GLS
AGM 2024 - 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 2024 - Profit up, but portfolio return lagged benchmark; scheme of arrangement and dividend declared.GLS
H1 2025