The objective of Group Investments is to maximise shareholders’ value over the medium to long-term through SFC’s access to investment opportunities and investing in businesses and people with proven track records. The investment approach remains flexible and opportunistic.
The pre-tax net equity value of Group Investments ended the financial year at $227.3 million (FY24: $210.9 million) or $16.73 per share (FY24: $15.53 per share). Over 8 years, the pre-tax net equity value of Group Investments has increased by $131.8 million, an annual compounded increase of 13.2% per year. This increase was achieved after having paid out $88 million of fully franked dividends and having bought back around $9 million in shares.