MARKET ANNOUNCEMENT
Computershare Limited
ABN 71 005 485 825
Yarra Falls, 452 Johnston Street Abbotsford
Victoria 3067 Australia https://www.computershare.com
Date: | 13 November 2025 |
To: | Australian Securities Exchange |
Subject: | Computershare 2025 AGM presentations and proxy summary |
Attached are the presentations to be delivered by the Chairman, Paul Reynolds and the CEO, Stuart Irving at Computershare's AGM to be held at 10am on Thursday, 13 November 2025. Also included in the materials is a slide showing the direct and proxy votes received on each resolution in advance of the meeting.
For further information contact:
Michael Brown Investor Relations
Ph +61 (0) 400 24 8080
michael.brown@computershare.com.au
This announcement was authorised for release to the ASX by the Board. For more information, visit https://www.computershare.com
13 November 2025
Annual General Meeting
Chair's address
Paul Reynolds Chair
FY25 Results
Strong performance, Management EPS up 15% (results compared to proforma pcp)
Management Revenue
$3.1bn
Up 4.4%
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
35.8%
Up 50bps
Management EPS1
135.1 cps
Up 15.0%
Management EBIT ex. MI
$411.Gm
Up 17.4%
Margin Income (MI)
$75G.1m
Down 2.8%
Total dividend per share (AUD)2
G3 cps
Up 13.4%
Notes: All figures in this presentation are presented in USD millions and in constant currency, unless otherwise stated.
1 FY25 Management EPS is based on shares on issue as at 31 December 2024. Does not include shares bought back during 2H FY25. FY24 EPS is based on shares on issue as at 30 June 2023 of 603,729,336 (pre buybacks).
2 Unfranked; Compared to FY24 total dividend per share of AUD 82 cps.
Results are compared to Proforma pcp. Proforma adjustments to FY24 only, defined as Group results excluding US Mortgage Services (MS) contribution for the full year of FY24. FY25 unadjusted.
Supporting a range of social programs across our communities
Focus: World Youth International School in Nepal
IT CollegeOPENING IN 2026
Up to 50 students a year will be able to enrol in a Bachelor of IT Degree. Profits generated will be used to offset the school's operating costs.
Change A LifeBOARDING CENTRE BUILT
AU$300,000 raised by employees through fundraising treks funded the build of the Boarding Centre, which provides accommodation for students.
Essential upgrades
BUILD COMPLETE
Built a Senior School with four new classrooms and upgraded the science lab, library, computer rooms and sporting facilities.
TECHNOLOGY AND TRANSPORT UPGRADES
Provided two new school buses, WIFI, surveillance cameras, backup generator and a solar hot water system.
Supported 10 charities local to our offices
TOUR DE FARMS
Cycling challenge in the UK raised AU$90,000 for our UK local charities, Farms for City Children and FareShare.
FOODBANK SELECTED
Employees in Australia voted for Foodbank as our local charity.
CEO's address
Stuart Irving
Chief Executive Officer and President
Computershare today
Focused, high quality, capital light - anchored around three core divisions
Issuer Services
Corporate Trust
Employee Share Plans
Key statistics
12,000+
Employees
35.1m
Shareholder accounts
$6.6tn
Debt under administration
$267bn
Employee Share Plan Assets under administration
$2.4tn
Payments made per annum
$84bn
Client balances under management (including MMF)
Key value creation strategies
A business built on trust, technology, longstanding client relationships and execution capability
Ability to grow earnings and deliver high returns on capital through cycles | |
Improve the consistency of our earnings by managing our exposure to short term interest rate movements | |
Continue to strengthen our business through technology investments and client innovations | |
Proven track record of completing large scale acquisition integrations and technology projects and delivering the anticipated benefits | |
Maintain balance sheet strength to fund innovation, acquisitions and reward shareholders |
FY25 Business performance
Revenue and EBIT growth across all businesses, with and excluding MI
Issuer Services
Corporate Trust
Employee Share Plans
High quality businesses drive strong returns
Balance sheet strength funds innovation, acquisitions and shareholder returns
Cash flow
Improving cash conversion reflects synergy programs progressing to completion.
823.7
56%
66%
718.0
Capex
Capital light businesses require low levels of ongoing capex to maintain performance levels.
333.5
276.3
Majority of software development expensed, not capitalised.
Debt leverage
Low leverage ratio provides substantial capacity to invest in business growth and further reward shareholders.
312.0
211.1
1,029.9
Shareholder returns
152% increase in shareholder returns vs. FY23. AU$750m buyback completed in FY25, AU$29.59 average purchase price.
50%
611.5
49.9
1.1%
1.6%
36.5
1.5%
46.8
0.85
461.4
0.42
527.6
0.36
243.5
FY23 FY24 FY25
Operating cash (Proforma)
Operating cash to Management EBITDA conversion ratio (Proforma)
FY23 FY24 FY25
Capex Capex as a % of revenue
FY23 FY24 FY25
Net Debt Net Debt to EBITDA ratio
FY23 FY24 FY25
Dividends Buyback
Proforma defined as Group results excluding US MS and KCC. FY23 and FY24 cash flow excludes US MS and KCC (FY23 only). Numbers are in USD M at Actual fx rates, leverage ratio (times X), conversion ratio (%).
FY26 trading update - strengthening confidence
FY26 guidance affirmed, Management EPS up around 4%, c. 140 cps. Ǫ1 tracking well to expectations.
Revenue ex MI | Core fees, event fees and transactional income all a little ahead of expectations. Corporate actions activity is rising, debt issuance volumes are improving, and employee share plan trading remains consistent. |
Margin income | Client balances growing as activity levels increase. $720m MI Guidance affirmed versus FY25 MI of $761m. Higher balances offsetting lower yields. Balances now expected to be $30.6bn for FY26. |
EBIT ex MI | EBIT ex MI slightly ahead of plan, ongoing margin expansion towards 20% mid-term target. FY26 guidance affirmed - up 5% v PCP. |
Capital management | Strong balance sheet provides capacity to fund innovation, acquisitions and rewards to shareholders. Sale of UK Mortgage Services announced. $200m of USPP debt will be repaid Nov 25. Dividend payout under review given tax limitations on future share buybacks. |
Please refer to slide 8 of the FY25 ASX market presentation for guidance assumptions.
Topics of focus
Positioning Computershare for the next chapter of growth
Tokenization | Taking an active role working with the SEC's Crypto Task Force to assist with the design of best market practice for tokenized equities ensuring liquidity, Issuer controls and fungibility with existing issuances, as well as investor protection. Long term opportunity for the group. | |
Ǫuality of earnings | As we near the completion of acquisition integrations and large-scale cost out projects, cash related management adjustments to earnings are falling sharply in FY26 and will be eliminated by the end of FY27. | |
Acquisition pipeline | We have clear acquisition targets in our core verticals and are in discussions with vendors. We will maintain our patient and disciplined approach to ensure we buy the right assets at the right price. | |
Organisational capabilities | Ongoing review from top down to provide Computershare with the right capabilities, technologies, regulatory approvals and structures to deliver the next chapter of growth. |
Computershare investment case
Computershare's high quality, capital light business continues to deliver long term growth through cycles
Track record - long term earnings growth, margins and returns to shareholders |
High quality, capital light business with recurring revenues and high client retention |
Leading positions in large markets with positive growth trends |
Robust, market critical proprietary technology and platforms |
Strong balance sheet and cash flow - funds growth investments and returns to shareholders |
3,500
3,000
2,500
2,000
1,500
1,000
500
0
Group Revenue (USD M)
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
FY98 FY99 FY00 FY01 FY02 FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25
FY98 FY99 FY00 FY01 FY02 FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25
0%
EBIT Margin (%)
Average historical margin ~22%
37.6%
US Mortgage Services (US MS), disposed on 1st May 2024
45% Return on Equity (%)
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
Average historical ROE ~27%
10%
5%
FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24
FY25
0%
38.7%
100
Annual Dividend (AUD cps)
93
80
60
40
20
FY98 FY99 FY00 FY01 FY02 FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25
0
Direct and Proxy Votes received before the AGM
Resolution | For | Against | Open | Abstain |
Item 2 Re-election of Tiffany Fuller | 382,139,165 G0.04% | 40,135,310 G.46% | 2,106,601 0.50% | 373,529 |
Item 3 Remuneration Report | 409,357,660 G6.48% | 12,845,114 3.03% | 2,079,405 0.4G% | 474,225 |
Item 4 FY26 LTI Grant to the CEO | 416,719,200 G8.20% | 5,515,059 1.31% | 2,076,231 0.4G% | 445,914 |
Appendix: Margin Income, yields and average client balances
FY26 MI remains at ~$720m, higher balances offset slightly lower yields
FY26 - August Disclosure | FY26 - Updated Disclosure | |||||
Avg Client Balances ($bn) | MI ($m) | Avg Weighted Yield (%) | Avg Client Balances ($bn) | MI ($m) | Avg Weighted Yield (%) | |
Exposed | 9.8 | 330 | 3.33% | 10.1 | 322 | 3.19% |
Hedged | 9.0 | 304 | 3.38% | 9.1 | 310 | 3.41% |
Non-Exposed | 11.4 | 86 | 0.76% | 11.4 | 88 | 0.77% |
Total | 30.2 | 720 | 2.38% | 30.6 | 720 | 2.35% |
35.0
30.0
25.0
$b
20.0
15.0
10.0
5.0
2.00% | 2.50% | 3.00% | Current Rates | 3.50% | 4.00% | 4.50% | |
+2b Balances | 653 | 696 | 740 | 766 | 783 | 826 | 869 |
+1b Balances | 639 | 679 | 718 | 743 | 758 | 798 | 838 |
FY26E Balances | 625 | 661 | 697 | 720 | 733 | 769 | 806 |
-1b Balances | 611 | 643 | 676 | 696 | 708 | 741 | 774 |
-2b Balances | 596 | 625 | 655 | 673 | 684 | 713 | 742 |
0.0
Numbers above are translated at the FY25 constant currency fx rates.
Continuing Business Average Balances by Rate Sensitivity ($bn)
11.7
8.7
7.7
10.1
20.4
20.5
21.3
19.5
FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26
Average balances exclude US Mortgage Servicing for 1H23-2H24 and Class Actions and Bankruptcy for 1H23-2H23.
* = 1H26 and 2H26 are translated at the FY25 average FX rates.
FY26 Average Balances
Current rates assume rate curve as at 10th November 2025. Sensitivity assumes a nine-month impact for both balances and rates scenarios.
Non-Exposed 38%
Exposed 32%
August Disclosure
Hedged 30%
Non-Exposed 37%
November Disclosure
Exposed 33%
Hedged 30%
Important notice
› Summary information: This announcement contains summary information about Computershare and its activities current as at the date of this announcement.
› This announcement is for information purposes only and is not a prospectus or product disclosure statement, financial product or investment advice or a recommendation to acquire Computershare's shares or other securities. It has been prepared without taking into account the objectives, financial situation or needs of a particular investor or a potential investor. Before making an investment decision, a prospective investor should consider the appropriateness of this information having regard to his or her own objectives, financial situation and needs and seek specialist professional advice.
› Financial data: Management results are used, along with other measures, to assess operating business performance. The company believes that exclusion of certain items permits better analysis of the Group's performance on a comparative basis and provides a better measure of underlying operating performance.
› Management adjustments are made on the same basis as in prior years.
› The non-IFRS financial information contained within this document has not been reviewed or audited in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.
› All amounts are in United States dollars, unless otherwise stated.
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