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Australian United Investment Company Limited (ASX:AUI)

ALERT: Price-sensitive ASX Announcement for AUI
Current share price for AUI : $11.760 0.96 (8.89%)+
Announcement
Release
13 Mar 2026 1:09PM
Price at Release
$10.800
Full Release
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Summary
The document is a Scheme Booklet for the merger of Australian United Investment Company Limited (AUI) and Diversified United Investment Limited (DUI), registered by ASIC. It details the financial statements and positions of DUI for the financial years ending 30 June 2024 and 2025, and up to the half year ending 31 December 2025, audited by KPMG. DUI's investment portfolio as of 31 December 2025, shows a composition of 76.7% Australian equities, 22.4% international equities, and 0.9% cash and short-term receivables. The document elaborates on DUI's historical financial performance, its dividend payment history, and the performance of its investment portfolio against the S&P/ASX200 index. It also outlines the pro-forma balance sheet for the merged group of AUI and DUI, indicating necessary adjustments to assets and liabilities. The board details and dividend framework of DUI, chaired by Charles Goode AC, are included, showing a consistent dividend payment since 1992. The financial details are presented in an abbreviated form suitable for shareholder review within the Scheme Booklet.
Key Points
  • DUI's financial performance for fiscal years ending 30 June 2024 and 2025, with a half-year report ending 31 December 2025, audited by KPMG.
  • DUI's investment portfolio as of 31 December 2025 is composed of 76.7% Australian equities, 22.4% international equities, and 0.9% cash and short-term receivables.
  • DUI pays ordinary dividends each half year from its investment portfolio income and profits, maintaining a dividend history since 1992.
  • DUI's historical statement of financial position and cash flows show comprehensive profit figures for 2024, 2025, and the first half of 2026.
  • The document includes a pro-forma balance sheet for a merged group scenario with AUI and DUI, detailing assets and liabilities adjustments.
  • DUI's investment performance, including net tangible assets (NTA) and share price rise compared to the S&P/ASX200 index.
  • DUI's board is chaired by Charles Goode AC, with a history of paying dividends since 1992.
  • DUI's investment portfolio and financial details are provided in an abbreviated form for the purpose of the Scheme Booklet.
  • Net assets and equity information is detailed for DUI for the years 2024, 2025, and 2026.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is autogenerated and has not been reviewed for accuracy or completeness. You should refer to the full announcement here for further information.