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Appendix 3H (Notification of cessation of securities)

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Change in substantial holding

Change of Director's Interest Notice

Change of Director’s Interest Notice

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Notification of cessation of securities - AAC

Appendix 3H (Notification of cessation of securities)

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This Month

BE Campbell’s major sales channels are with Woolworths, Aldi and Coles.

$500m revenue family-owned pork processor kicks off sale; flyer out

BE Campbell has grown revenue 130 per cent over the past 15 years and is forecast to deliver more than $500 million revenue this financial year.

March

Bindaree Beef exports burger-sized cuts to Chinese retailers.

Has AACo snagged a billionaire buyer for its Darwin processing plant?

If Bindaree’s plans to acquire the Livingstone plant progress, AACo will have found itself a deep-pocketed buyer in Hui.

November 2024

Australian Agricultural Company first half profit fell by one-third

Consumers lose taste for Australian beef giant’s wagyu

Global competition and a reluctance to buy pricey wagyu has sliced into Australian Agricultural Company’s profit.

September 2024

Warren Buffett might take advantage of bombed-out prices to buy certain properties at a discount.

Commercial property prospects that might excite Warren Buffett

If Warren Buffett applied his investing philosophy to Australian commercial property, what might he buy?

June 2024

AACo says CEO Dave Harris gave a presentation highlighting an “inclusive” workplace.

AACo admits to sacking whistleblower who sent ‘unsafe’ warning

The beef giant has meanwhile denied running a “No PC” policy that a former manager had alleged raised safety concerns for young staff.

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May 2024

Betting on wagyu sales: AACo CEO David Harris.

Beef giant’s earnings dip but CEO says there’s ‘strong demand’

The beef giant saw a drop in profits as rivals pushed more meat onto the market and costs rose.

February 2024

Joe Lewis.

AACo did not question board about leak claims after insider plea

AACo’s 52 per cent owner, UK billionaire Joe Lewis, pleaded guilty to insider trading charges in the US last month. Claims of leaks mde to him have been denied.

January 2024

Joe Lewis, wearing beanie, leaves court last week after guilty pleas.

Joe Lewis’ reach on AACo board left out of US ban

In his plea deal, the UK billionaire relinquished control over board representation of any US-listed company. Australia’s AACo has two Lewis-linked directors.

Joe Lewis, owner of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, center, leaves court in New York in July.

Joe Lewis’ AACo stake looks protected after insider trading plea

The British billionaire pleads guilty in New York, despite initially claiming he would defend the charges.

Joe Lewis leaves Manhattan federal court in 2023.

Billionaire Joe Lewis pleads guilty in insider trading case

He pleaded guilty in federal court in Manhattan on Wednesday to charges that he gave his longtime private pilots and a romantic partner inside information in AACo and Mirati Therapeutics.

AACo chief executive David Harris last year.

‘No PC, no d---head’ policy at AACo stoked safety fears: lawsuit

The beef giant proclaims a commitment to safety, but a workplace lawsuit alleges a philosophy made famous by footy teams had the opposite effect.

December 2023

There is something about owning a big cattle station, or producing lots of steaks, that appeals to billionaires.

AACo made manager a whistleblower, then retrenched him a month later

Beef giant AACo maintains the job loss was simply due to a restructure. But a dispute has emerged about the timing.

November 2023

AACo says underlying earnings were squeezed in a tough market.

AACo maintains workplace is ‘respectful’ amid bully claims

The beef giant, whose shareholders include billionaires Andrew Forrest and Joe Lewis, says it is focused on making the beef giant a “great place” to work.

AACo makes premium Westholme wagyu, but concerns were raised about culture on one of its stations.

‘Alpha’ culture: AACo bullying, homophobia claims raised

Australia’s beef giant proclaims to investors it wants an inclusive environment. But concerns have been raised about culture and safety processes.

AACo herds were uninsured when flood struck, killing 43,000 head.

AACo’s golden director insurance cover unveiled

A leaked proposal shows D&O cover was the most expensive item on an insurance shopping list for the cattle giant, which has not paid dividends for 15 years.

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October 2023

Jumbuck Pastoral’s empire includes famous Wave Hill Station, which Callum MacLachlan will retain, and Bulgunnia (pictured).

MacLachlans break up farming empire bigger than Netherlands

The wealthy family has split up a livestock station portfolio bigger than the Netherlands after brothers Jock and Callum quit its Jumbuck Pastoral.

Sam Elsom, CEO of Sea Forest

How to cut emissions with seaweed and burgers

The development of asparagopsis as a livestock feed supplement is just one of many ways the agricultural sector is reducing emissions.

September 2023

Joe Lewis, in sunglasses, is defending the insider trading action.

Defending insider charge, Joe Lewis lifts his holdings in AACo

Lawyers for two pilots accused of trying to trade on inside information in Aussie beef giant also argued they had no conflict of interest.

August 2023

Joe Lewis.

Billionaire Joe Lewis’ representatives deny Aussie beef leak

Responding to ASX questions, AACo said neither of the board members shared information with the British businessman, indicted last week for insider trading.

July 2023

Joe Lewis leaves court this week, having pleaded not guilty to insider trading charges.

How billionaire backed an Australian beef giant and found trouble

UK currency trading billionaire Joe Lewis first started investing in Australia’s AACo in 2010. A lawsuit came knocking this week.

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