Revised December Investment Update
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Monthly Investment Update
at 31 December 2025
Hearts and Minds Investments Limited ACN 628 753 220
A: 12.04A Chifley Tower, 2 Chifley Square, Sydney NSW 2000 | W: HM1.com.au | E: ir@hm1.com.au | P: 1300 737 760 or +61 2 9290 9600
14 January 2026
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Dear Shareholders,
Please find attached Hearts and Minds Investments Limited’s Revised December Investment Update.
The update has been amended to correct HM1’s Investment Performance figures.
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For and on behalf of the board,
Natalie Climo
Company Secretary
Monthly Investment Update
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Pre-TaxNTA $3.60
Post-TaxNTA $3.36
Share Price
(ASX: HM1)
$3.19
Investment Performance p.a.
(Since inception 14 Nov 2018)
10.78%
Latest Dividend
(Final fully franked paid 16 October 2025)
9.0cps
Annualised Dividend Yield1
(Fully franked)
5.64%
Cash Weighting 5%
Cumulative Medical Research
Funding2 $83.7m
Investment Objective
Provide a concentrated portfolio of long-only
positions in 25-35 global securities based on the
highest conviction ideas from respected fund
managers. The Company forgoes any investment
fees and instead donates to leading Australian
medical research organisations.
Portfolio Commentary
The HM1 portfolio was down 1.8% for the month
of December, underperforming the MSCI World
Accumulation Index (AUD), which was also
down 1.0%.
Since inception, HM1 has delivered an annualised
pre-tax investment return of 10.78% p.a. As at 31
December, the current annualised dividend yield
is 5.64%, fully franked.
The 2025 Conference portfolio is off to a good
start, with the highlight being ACM Research
(ACMR.NAS), virtually pitched by Beeneet Kothari
of Tekne Capital Management. You can watch his
stock pitch here. ACM Research was up 18% in
December and has continued to rally in early
January 2026, currently up more than 50% since
purchase.
One of our Core Fund Managers, Magellan
Investment Partners, recently recommended two
new positions to the portfolio, both listed in
Germany: SAP (SAP.ETR) and adidas (ADS.ETR).
SAP provides enterprise software used to run core
business operations, while adidas is a global
sportswear company spanning performance and
lifestyle products. You can read more about
SAP and adidas here.
1Annualised fully franked dividend of 18.0cps divided by share price on 31 December 2025. 2Figure includes donations made by Sohn Hearts & Minds Conference.
All figures as at 31 December 2025 unless otherwise stated. Fund inception 14 Nov 2018. Disclaimer: This is general information only and does not consider your
objectives, financial situation, or needs. You should read the relevant offer documents and seek independent financial advice before making any investment
decisions. All investments carry risk, including the potential loss of capital. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Hearts and Minds
Investments Limited is a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR No. 1317870) of Quay Arktos RE Services Limited (AFSL No. 563036).
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HM1 Investment Performance
HM1 Investment Performance is calculated after expenses and before Australian taxes. The comparator is the MSCI World Accumulation in AUD; gross of
withholding tax. Inception 14 Nov 2018.
Investment Performance 1 month 6 months 1 year
3 years
per annum
Since Inception
per annum
Investment Performance -1.84% 0.38% 1.98% 14.69% 10.78%
MSCI World Accumulation (AUD) -0.99% 9.15% 12.72% 22.61% 15.18%
Conference Portfolio Holdings
Our conference holdings represents 29% of total portfolio holdings (in alphabetical order)
Fully franked dividends since inception
All figures as at 31 December 2025 unless otherwise stated. Fund inception 14 Nov 2018. This is general information only and does not consider your objectives,
financial situation, or needs. You should read the relevant offer documents and seek independent financial advice before making any investment decisions. All
investments carry risk, including the potential loss of capital. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Hearts and Minds Investments Limited
is a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR No. 1317870) of Quay Arktos RE Services Limited (AFSL No. 563036).
Top 10 Core Portfolio Holdings
Our top 10 holdings represents 44% of total portfolio holdings (in alphabetical order)
The Board of HM1 has resolved to increase dividends by 0.5 cps every 6 months for the foreseeable future subject to there being no sustained period of
investment market underperformance. For full dividend history visit our dividends page. Please ensure your bank account details are up to date by logging into
InvestorServe.
Final FY23 InterimFY24 Final FY24 InterimFY25 Final FY25
Dividend Payments 7.0cps 7.0cps 7.5cps 8.0cps 9.0cps
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Magellan Investment Partners: Six themes that matter most for
Listed Infrastructure investors in 2026
Core Fund Manager • Article • 5 minutes
Several forces are emerging that Magellan Investment Partners
believe will shape the outlook for listed infrastructure in the new year.
These are not just abstract themes but real shifts already influencing
markets and investor positioning.
You can read Magellan's insights on our website here.
Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research Partners: 2025 Highlights
Medical Research Partner • Article • 10 minutes
The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research is advancing
understanding of rare neuromuscular diseases through cutting-edge
research and strong patient engagement. We’re proud to support their
work, as nominated by Magellan Investment Partners.
You can discover some of their 2025 highlights here.
TDM Growth Partners: Relevancy and Reinvention with Rokt’s CEO &
Co-Founder Bruce Buchanan
Core Fund Manager • Podcast • 52 minutes
With revenue growing more than eightfold, Rokt is now strongly
profitable and continuing to build on its founding insight: the power of
relevance. TDM Growth Partners, who recommended Rokt for the HM1
Core Portfolio, caught up with CEO and Co-Founder Bruce Buchanan
to explore what comes next.
You can listen to the podcast here.
This is general information only and does not consider your objectives, financial situation, or needs. You should read the relevant offer documents and seek
independent financial advice before making any investment decisions. All investments carry risk, including the potential loss of capital. Past performance is not
a reliable indicator of future returns. Hearts and Minds Investments Limited is a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR No. 1317870) of Quay Arktos RE
Services Limited (AFSL No. 563036).
News from the Network
Munro Partners: Wrapping upthe year that was and looking ahead
Core Fund Manager • Podcast •23 minutes
In a recent episode of Invest in the Journey, Munro Partners’ Chief
Investment Officer, Nick Griffin, looks back on 2025 and explains how
the team is positioning for the opportunities ahead in 2026.
You can listen to the recent podcast with Munro Partners here.
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Conference Fund Managers
Low-Bono Service Providers
Core Fund Managers
Designated Beneficiaries
This is general information only and does not consider your objectives, financial situation, or needs. You should read the relevant offer documents and seek
independent financial advice before making any investment decisions. All investments carry risk, including the potential loss of capital. Past performance is not
a reliable indicator of future returns. Hearts and Minds Investments Limited is a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR No. 1317870) of Quay Arktos RE
Services Limited (AFSL No. 563036).
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