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ASX reporting season: Big beats, big misses, bigger moves

February’s reporting season delivered strong earnings against a backdrop of sharp volatility. David Wilson and Christian Guerra break down the sector‑by‑sector reactions and highlight where solid fundamentals and exaggerated price moves are creating opportunities for active investors. This episode is for Australian audiences only.  This material has been prepared and issued by First Sentier Investors (Australia) IM Ltd (ABN 89 114 194 311, AFSL 289017) (FSI AIM), which forms part of First Sentier Group, a global asset management business. First Sentier Group is ultimately owned by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc (MUFG), a global financial group. References to “we” or “us” are references to First Sentier Group. Some of our investment teams use the trading names First Sentier Investors, FSSA Investment Managers, Stewart Investors, Albacore Capital, Igneo Infrastructure Partners and RQI Investors. Not all brands are available in all jurisdictions or to all audiences. A copy of the Financial Services Guide for FSI AIM is available from First Sentier Investors on its Australian website.  Any advice in this material is general advice only. It does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making an investment decision you should consider, with a financial advisor, whether this information is appropriate in light of your investment needs, objectives and financial situation. The information in the material does not constitute an offer of, or an invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities  Any opinions expressed in this material are the opinions of the individual author at the time of publication only and are subject to change without notice. Such opinions: (i) are not a recommendation to hold, purchase or sell a particular financial product; (ii) may not include all of the information needed to make an investment decision in relation to such a financial product; and (iii) may substantially differ from other individual authors within First Sentier Investors.  Reference to specific securities (if any) is included for the purpose of illustration only and should not be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell the same. All securities mentioned herein may or may not form part of the holdings of a First Sentier Group portfolio at a certain point in time, and the holdings may change over time.  We have taken reasonable care to ensure that this material is accurate, current, complete and fit for its intended purpose and audience as at the date of publication. No assurance is given or liability accepted regarding the accuracy, validity or completeness of this material and we do not undertake to update it in future if circumstances change. No part of this material may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of FSI AIM.  Any performance information has been calculated using exit prices after taking into account all ongoing fees and assuming reinvestment of distributions. No allowance has been made for taxation. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.  Copyright © First Sentier Group, 2026  All rights reserved.

Why a Silicon Valley exec bought into Breville’s global ambitions (Complete Episode)

Listen in as Breville CEO Jim Clayton joins First Sentier Investors’ Dawn Kanelleas for the full conversation. It’s much harder to innovate consistently than build one great idea, but some companies are up to the challenge. Breville CEO Jim Clayton tells First Sentier Investors’ Dawn Kanelleas why he left the fast-paced world of private equity, management consulting and South Korean conglomerates to drive a little-known Australian company with a knack for innovation forward. This episode is for Australian audiences only.   This material has been prepared and issued by First Sentier Investors (Australia) IM Ltd (ABN 89 114 194 311, AFSL 289017) (FSI AIM), which forms part of First Sentier Group, a global asset management business. First Sentier Group is ultimately owned by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc (MUFG), a global financial group. References to “we” or “us” are references to First Sentier Group. Some of our investment teams use the trading names First Sentier Investors, FSSA Investment Managers, Stewart Investors, Albacore Capital, Igneo Infrastructure Partners and RQI Investors. Not all brands are available in all jurisdictions or to all audiences. A copy of the Financial Services Guide for FSI AIM is available from First Sentier Investors on its Australian website. Any advice in this material is general advice only. It does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making an investment decision you should consider, with a financial advisor, whether this information is appropriate in light of your investment needs, objectives and financial situation. The information in the material does not constitute an offer of, or an invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities. Any opinions expressed in this material are the opinions of the individual author at the time of publication only and are subject to change without notice. Such opinions: (i) are not a recommendation to hold, purchase or sell a particular financial product; (ii) may not include all of the information needed to make an investment decision in relation to such a financial product; and (iii) may substantially differ from other individual authors within First Sentier Investors. Reference to specific securities (if any) is included for the purpose of illustration only and should not be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell the same. All securities mentioned herein may or may not form part of the holdings of a First Sentier Group portfolio at a certain point in time, and the holdings may change over time. We have taken reasonable care to ensure that this material is accurate, current, complete and fit for its intended purpose and audience as at the date of publication. No assurance is given or liability accepted regarding the accuracy, validity or completeness of this material and we do not undertake to update it in future if circumstances change. No part of this material may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of FSI AIM. Any performance information has been calculated using exit prices after taking into account all ongoing fees and assuming reinvestment of distributions. No allowance has been made for taxation. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. Copyright © First Sentier Group, 2025 All rights reserved.

RQI Investors Real Insights: Lessons from the Quant Winter

In this episode we explore RQI Investors latest research “Lessons from the Quant Winter”,  a comprehensive report that examines the challenging period from 2018 to 2020 when quant strategies faced significant headwinds. We unpack the causes behind this underperformance, the impact on markets (especially in Australia and other developed economies), and the surprising rebound post-COVID.   Read the full paper here: https://www.firstsentierinvestors.com.au/au/en/adviser/insights/latest-insights/lessons-from-the-quant-winter.html Important Information This material is for general information purposes only. It does not constitute investment or financial advice and does not take into account any specific investment objectives, financial situation or needs. 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ASX reporting season: Margins, misses, and market opportunities

First Sentier Investors' David Wilson, Deputy Head of Australian Equities Growth and Christian Guerra, Head of Research Australian Equities Growth unpack August’s reporting season — the most volatile on record. From banks and insurers to industrials and hidden tech plays, they explore what moved the market and why volatility might be here to stay.  This episode is for Australian audiences only.   This material has been prepared and issued by First Sentier Investors (Australia) IM Ltd (ABN 89 114 194 311, AFSL 289017) (FSI AIM), which forms part of First Sentier Group, a global asset management business. First Sentier Group is ultimately owned by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc (MUFG), a global financial group. References to “we” or “us” are references to First Sentier Group. Some of our investment teams use the trading names First Sentier Investors, FSSA Investment Managers, Stewart Investors, Albacore Capital, Igneo Infrastructure Partners and RQI Investors. Not all brands are available in all jurisdictions or to all audiences. A copy of the Financial Services Guide for FSI AIM is available from First Sentier Investors on its Australian website. Any advice in this material is general advice only. It does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making an investment decision you should consider, with a financial advisor, whether this information is appropriate in light of your investment needs, objectives and financial situation. The information in the material does not constitute an offer of, or an invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities. Any opinions expressed in this material are the opinions of the individual author at the time of publication only and are subject to change without notice. Such opinions: (i) are not a recommendation to hold, purchase or sell a particular financial product; (ii) may not include all of the information needed to make an investment decision in relation to such a financial product; and (iii) may substantially differ from other individual authors within First Sentier Investors. Reference to specific securities (if any) is included for the purpose of illustration only and should not be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell the same. All securities mentioned herein may or may not form part of the holdings of a First Sentier Group portfolio at a certain point in time, and the holdings may change over time. We have taken reasonable care to ensure that this material is accurate, current, complete and fit for its intended purpose and audience as at the date of publication. No assurance is given or liability accepted regarding the accuracy, validity or completeness of this material and we do not undertake to update it in future if circumstances change. No part of this material may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of FSI AIM. Any performance information has been calculated using exit prices after taking into account all ongoing fees and assuming reinvestment of distributions. No allowance has been made for taxation. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. Copyright © First Sentier Group, 2025 All rights reserved.

Why a Silicon Valley exec bought into Breville’s global ambitions

It’s much harder to innovate consistently than build one great idea, but some companies are up to the challenge. Breville CEO Jim Clayton tells First Sentier Investors’ Dawn Kanelleas why he left the fast-paced world of private equity, management consulting and South Korean conglomerates to drive a little-known Australian company with a knack for innovation forward. This episode is for Australian audiences only.   This material has been prepared and issued by First Sentier Investors (Australia) IM Ltd (ABN 89 114 194 311, AFSL 289017) (FSI AIM), which forms part of First Sentier Group, a global asset management business. First Sentier Group is ultimately owned by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc (MUFG), a global financial group. References to “we” or “us” are references to First Sentier Group. Some of our investment teams use the trading names First Sentier Investors, FSSA Investment Managers, Stewart Investors, Albacore Capital, Igneo Infrastructure Partners and RQI Investors. Not all brands are available in all jurisdictions or to all audiences. A copy of the Financial Services Guide for FSI AIM is available from First Sentier Investors on its Australian website. Any advice in this material is general advice only. It does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making an investment decision you should consider, with a financial advisor, whether this information is appropriate in light of your investment needs, objectives and financial situation. The information in the material does not constitute an offer of, or an invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities. Any opinions expressed in this material are the opinions of the individual author at the time of publication only and are subject to change without notice. Such opinions: (i) are not a recommendation to hold, purchase or sell a particular financial product; (ii) may not include all of the information needed to make an investment decision in relation to such a financial product; and (iii) may substantially differ from other individual authors within First Sentier Investors. Reference to specific securities (if any) is included for the purpose of illustration only and should not be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell the same. All securities mentioned herein may or may not form part of the holdings of a First Sentier Group portfolio at a certain point in time, and the holdings may change over time. We have taken reasonable care to ensure that this material is accurate, current, complete and fit for its intended purpose and audience as at the date of publication. No assurance is given or liability accepted regarding the accuracy, validity or completeness of this material and we do not undertake to update it in future if circumstances change. No part of this material may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of FSI AIM. Any performance information has been calculated using exit prices after taking into account all ongoing fees and assuming reinvestment of distributions. No allowance has been made for taxation. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. Copyright © First Sentier Group, 2025 All rights reserved.