• FY2025 marks another strong year for Count Ltd
• Funds under management exceeded $5.1 billion as of 1 October 2025
• Total wealth contribution from Wealth and Equity Partnerships segments exceeded 45% of EBITA in FY2025

In his address to shareholders, Count Ltd's Chair Ray Kellerman welcomed attendees to the company's Annual General Meeting, noting that FY2025 marked another strong year for the company. He highlighted that the company has continued to build on the momentum established following the successful integration of Diverger Limited, consolidating its position by leveraging the scale and breadth of the Count businesses. The company's funds under management exceeded $5.1 billion as of 1 October 2025, and the total wealth contribution from the Wealth segment and the wealth portion within the Equity Partnerships segment exceeded 45% of EBITA in FY2025. Count Ltd has rewarded its shareholders with an increase in total dividends declared for FY2025 from 3.75 cents per share to 4.5 cents per share, in line with its dividend policy of paying out 60% to 90% of maintainable earnings. The company has generated strong shareholder returns over the last 12 months, reflecting its commitment to sustainable value creation. In FY2025, Count Ltd completed 11 transactions, including the divestment of Evolution Advisers, and its acquisition pipeline remains robust. The company is also focused on organic growth and operational efficiency, with the growth in its Count Investment Solutions, including funds under management, demonstrating its ability to respond to client needs and drive efficiency in the advice process. While celebrating its achievements, the company remains vigilant to the broader economic environment, with challenges such as persistent inflation, technology disruption, and increasing geopolitical uncertainty continuing to impact the Australian economy. The management team is focused on driving operational excellence, resource management, and cost efficiency to ensure the company is well-positioned to navigate these headwinds.

Count Ltd's funds under management exceeded $5.1 billion as of 1 October 2025, and the total wealth contribution from the Wealth segment and the wealth portion within the Equity Partnerships segment exceeded 45% of EBITA in FY2025.

Count Ltd remains focused on delivering profitability and driving business growth to support its shareholders, while remaining vigilant to the broader economic environment and challenges such as persistent inflation, technology disruption, and increasing geopolitical uncertainty.