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Paradice Publishes Stewardship Summary Report for 2025

Paradice is pleased to share our annual report summarising the stewardship-related activities undertaken by our Australian equities investment teams in 2025. This includes ESG-related engagement with investee companies, how we exercised our voting rights, and highlights from our advocacy and collaborative efforts.

As described in our stewardship summary, collectively in 2025, the Australian equities teams held 178 ESG-related engagements with over 80 companies. Transition risks relating to climate change dominated engagement during the year, with a total of 91 engagements on this topic. The next most common topic was conduct and stakeholder relations, with 58 engagements*. The report not only provides key engagement statistics but offers some insights into how we engage at both a company level and on specific ESG themes through case study examples.

Read the Paradice Annual Stewardship Summary here

Disclaimer:

The information may contain confidential, proprietary, privileged or copyright material belonging to us, related entities or third parties and may not be copied, reproduced, published, disclosed or redistributed in any format without the prior approval of Paradice.

*For more information on these details please refer to the Paradice Annual Stewardship Summary in the link above.

Paradice Climate Action Plan Progress Report 2025

We are pleased to share the final annual progress report on the delivery of our inaugural multi-year Climate Action Plan (CAP). We provide an update on the status of our targets and the activities intended for completion in Calendar Year 2025 (CY 2025), marking the delivery of the CAP. We also share some highlights from our climate-related stewardship efforts.

Read the Report here

Disclaimer:

The information may contain confidential, proprietary, privileged or copyright material belonging to us, related entities or third parties and may not be copied, reproduced, published, disclosed or redistributed in any format without the prior approval of Paradice.

Paradice Climate Action Plan 2026-2027

 

Paradice is pleased to share our second multi year Climate Action Plan (CAP), after delivering against our inaugural CAP. Following the same structure and its three pillars of Governance, Investments and Stewardship & Advocacy, we outline the actions intended for completion or commencement in 2026 and 2027 as part of our efforts of continuous improvement in respect of managing climate change.

Read the Climate Action Plan here

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The information may contain confidential, proprietary, privileged or copyright material belonging to us, related entities or third parties and may not be copied, reproduced, published, disclosed or redistributed in any format without the prior approval of Paradice.

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Disclaimer:

This material is prepared by Paradice Investment Management Pty Ltd (ABN 64 090 148 619, AFSL No. 224158) (Paradice, we or us) to provide you with general information only. This material (or contribution to it) is not intended to constitute advertising or advice (including legal, tax or investment advice or security recommendation) of any kind.  It is not intended to take the place of professional advice and you should not take action on specific issues in reliance on this information. 

Equity Trustees Limited (ABN 46 004 031 298, AFSL No. 240975) (Equity Trustees) is the responsible entity of, and issuer of units in, the Paradice Funds (Fund(s)). Equity Trustees is a subsidiary of EQT Holdings Limited (ABN 22 607 797 615), a publicly listed company on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX:EQT).  In deciding whether to acquire, or to continue to hold, units in the Funds please read the current product disclosure statement which is available by visiting www.paradice.com and the Target Market Determination (TMD) which is available at www.paradice.com/au/investor-centre/. A TMD describes who this financial product is likely to be appropriate for (i.e. the target market), and any conditions around how the product can be distributed to investors. 

Past performance of the Funds is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The value of an investment in the Funds may rise or fall. Returns are not guaranteed by any person.  Paradice may have a relevant interest, in their capacity as investment manager, in the securities mentioned in this interview. In addition, this material represents only the views of each specific investment team as at the time of release and is not intended, and may not, represent the views of Paradice or any of the other investment teams at Paradice. 

This material may contain certain forward looking statements, opinions and projections that are based on the assumptions and judgments of Paradice with respect to, among other things, future economic, competitive and market conditions and future business decisions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond the control of Paradice. Because of the significant uncertainties inherent in these assumptions and judgments, you should not place undue reliance on these forward looking statements, nor should you regard the inclusion of these statements as a representation by Paradice that the strategy objectives will be achieved. For the avoidance of doubt, any such forward looking statements, opinions, assumptions and/or judgments made by Paradice may not prove to be accurate or correct. The information and opinions contained in this material have been and any third party data contained herein is obtained from sources considered to be reliable, but neither Paradice, nor any of its related parties, directors or employees make any representations or guarantees with regard to the accuracy of such data. The content of this publication is current as at the date of its publication and is subject to change at any time. It does not reflect any events or changes in circumstances occurring after the date of publication.

This material is not to be copied, reproduced or published at any time without the prior written consent of Paradice. Neither Paradice, Equity Trustees, nor any of their respective related parties, directors or employees, make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, reasonableness or reliability of the information contained in this publication or accept liability or responsibility for any losses, whether direct, indirect or consequential, relating to, or arising from, the use or reliance on any part of this material. 

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Tom Richardson

Julia Weng

Sam Theodore

Paradice Climate Action Plan Progress Report 2024

We are pleased to share our latest Progress Report on the delivery of our multi-year Climate Action Plan (CAP). Following the structure of the CAP and its three pillars of Governance, Investments and Stewardship & Advocacy, we provide an update on the status of activities intended for completion or commencement in CY2024. We also share some highlights from our climate-related stewardship efforts.

Read the Report here

Disclaimer:

This material is prepared by Paradice Investment Management Pty Ltd (ABN 64 090 148 619, AFSL No. 224158) (“Paradice”, “we” or “us”) to provide you with general information only.
This material is not intended to constitute advertising (in respect of Paradice pursuant to Australian law) or advice (including investment advice or security, market or sector recommendations) of any kind. It is not intended to take the place of professional advice and you should not take action on specific issues in reliance on this information.
This material is not to be copied, reproduced or published at any time without the prior written consent of Paradice.
The information and opinions contained herein, including information obtained from third party sources which are considered to be reliable, are not necessarily all-inclusive and, as such, no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy, completeness or reasonableness of any assumption contained herein and no responsibility arising for errors and omissions (including responsibility to any person by reason of negligence) is accepted by Paradice, its officers, employees or agents.
It may contain certain forward-looking statements, opinions and projections that are based on the assumptions and judgments of Paradice with respect to, among other things, future economic, competitive and market conditions and future business decisions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond the control of Paradice. Because of the significant uncertainties inherent in these assumptions, opinions and judgments, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. For the avoidance of doubt, any such forward looking statements, opinions, assumptions and/or judgments made by Paradice may not prove to be accurate or correct.
Any specific securities identified herein are not representative of all securities purchased, sold, or recommended by Paradice.
In addition, the information, analysis, and opinions expressed herein are for general and educational purposes only. ESG considerations, such as climate change, may vary across investments, and not every ESG factor may be identified or evaluated for every investment. There is no guarantee that the evaluation of ESG characteristics will be additive to a strategy’s performance. ESG is not a uniformly-defined characteristic and information used to evaluate ESG characteristics may not be readily available, complete, or accurate, and may vary across providers and issuers. Because of the subjective nature of ESG assessment, there can be no guarantee that ESG factors considered will reflect the beliefs or values of any particular client/investor.
You should consider your own needs and objectives and consult with a licensed financial adviser before making a decision to invest in any Paradice product. Additional important risk disclosures can be found here https://staging.paradice.com/terms-conditions/.
The content of this publication is current as at the date of its publication. It does not reflect any events or changes in circumstances occurring after the date of publication.
Copyright © 2025 Paradice.

Paradice publishes stewardship summary report for 2024

Paradice is pleased to share our annual report summarising the stewardship-related activities undertaken by our Australian equities investment teams in 2024. This includes ESG-related engagement with investee companies, how we exercised our voting rights, and highlights from our advocacy and collaborative efforts.

Collectively in 2024, the Australian equities teams held 230 ESG-related engagements with 102 companies. Transition risks relating to climate change dominated engagement during the year, with a total of 116 engagements on this topic. The next most common topic was conduct and stakeholder relations, with 105 engagements. The report not only provides key engagement statistics but offers some insights into how we engage at both a company level and on specific ESG themes through case study examples.

Read the Paradice Annual Stewardship Summary here

Disclaimer:

This material is prepared by Paradice Investment Management Pty Ltd (ABN 64 090 148 619, AFSL No. 224158) (“Paradice”, “we” or “us”).

This material is not intended to constitute advertising or advice (including investment advice or security, market or sector recommendations) of any kind.

This material is not to be copied, reproduced or published at any time without the prior written consent of Paradice.

The information herein is intended to provide an indication of the engagement activity undertaken by the investment teams responsible for managing Australian equities. The material presented contains information derived from the various portfolios managed by Paradice, including, but not limited to, Paradice Australian Equities Fund (ARSN 617 679 071), Paradice Australian Mid Cap Fund (ARSN 620 055 138), Paradice Australian Small Cap Fund (ARSN 620 056 091), Paradice Equity Alpha Plus Fund (ARSN 631 044 678), and Paradice Australian Small Cap Opportunities Fund (ARSN 667 664 137) (together “the Paradice Funds”).  

Equity Trustees Limited (“Equity Trustees”) (ABN 46 004 031 298), AFSL 240975, is the Responsible Entity for the Paradice Funds.  Equity Trustees is a subsidiary of EQT Holdings Limited (ABN 22 607 797 615), a publicly listed company on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: EQT).

The information and opinions contained herein, including information obtained from third party sources which are considered to be reliable, are not necessarily all-inclusive and, as such, no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy, completeness or reasonableness of any assumption contained herein and no responsibility arising for errors and omissions (including responsibility to any person by reason of negligence) is accepted by Paradice, its officers, employees or agents.

Any specific securities identified herein are not representative of all securities purchased, sold, or recommended by Paradice.

In addition, the information, analysis, and opinions expressed herein are for general and educational purposes only.

In preparing this material we did not take into account the investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any particular person. It is not intended to take the place of professional advice and you should not take action on specific issues in reliance on this information. Neither Paradice, Equity Trustees nor any of its related parties, their employees or directors, provide and warranty of accuracy or reliability in relation to such information or accepts any liability to any person who relies on it. Past performance should not be taken as an indicator of future performance. You should obtain a copy of the Product Disclosure Statement for any relevant Paradice Fund before making a decision about whether to invest in the product.

The Target Market Determinations for the Paradice Funds are available here: https://staging.paradice.com/investor-centre/. A Target Market Determination is a document which is required to be made available from 5 October 2021. It describes who this financial product is likely to be appropriate for (i.e. the target market), and any conditions around how the product can be distributed to investors. It also describes the events or circumstances where the Target Market Determination for this financial product may need to be reviewed.

ESG considerations may vary across investments, and not every ESG factor may be identified or evaluated for every investment. There is no guarantee that the evaluation of ESG characteristics will be additive to a strategy’s performance. ESG is not a uniformly-defined characteristic and information used to evaluate ESG characteristics may not be readily available, complete, or accurate, and may vary across providers and issuers. Because of the subjective nature of ESG assessment, there can be no guarantee that ESG factors considered will reflect the beliefs or values of any particular client / investor.

The services described may not be suitable for or offered to all investors and investors should consult with an investment advisor to determine the appropriate investment strategy. All investments carry a certain risk, and there is no assurance that an investment, strategy, or approach will provide positive performance over any period of time. There is no guarantee that an investment in any strategy offered has or will be profitable. Strategies are actively managed and subject to change. Additional important risk disclosures can be found here for Paradice https://staging.paradice.com/terms-conditions/. 

Any forecasts or estimates contained in this publication are not guaranteed. It is of a general nature only and was current only at the time of initial publication.

Copyright © 2025 Paradice.

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Further Information

Climate Action Plan Progress Report 2023

Paradice Climate Action Plan Progress Report 2023

After having published our inaugural Climate Action Plan (CAP) in late 2022, we have prepared a progress report on the first full year of implementation of our multi-year plan.

Following the structure of our CAP, across the three pillars of Governance, Investments and Stewardship & Advocacy, we provide an update on the status of activities intended for completion or commencement in CY2023. We also share some highlights from our climate-related stewardship efforts.

Read the Report here

Disclaimer:

This material (or any contribution to it) is not intended to constitute advertising or advice (including legal, tax or investment advice or security recommendation) of any kind.  It is of a general nature only and was current only at the time of initial publication. The information and opinions contained herein are not necessarily all-inclusive and, as such, no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy, completeness or reasonableness of any assumption contained herein and no responsibility arising for errors and omissions (including responsibility to any person by reason of negligence) is accepted by Paradice, its officers, employees or agents.  It may contain certain forward looking statements, opinions and projections that are based on the assumptions and judgments of Paradice with respect to, among other things, future economic, competitive and market conditions and future business decisions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond the control of Paradice. Because of the significant uncertainties inherent in these assumptions, opinions and judgments, you should not place undue reliance on these forward looking statements. You should consider your own needs and objectives and consult with a licensed financial adviser. For the avoidance of doubt, any such forward looking statements, opinions, assumptions and/or judgments made by Paradice may not prove to be accurate or correct.  References to securities may or may not represent the holdings of the Paradice Funds.  The content of this publication is current as at the date of its publication and is subject to change at any time. It does not reflect any events or changes in circumstances occurring after the date of publication.

Paradice publishes summary stewardship report for 2023

Paradice publishes stewardship summary report for 2023

We’re pleased to publish our second report summarising the Australian equities teams’ stewardship-related activity undertaken in 2023. This includes ESG-related engagement with investee companies, how we exercised our voting rights, and highlights from our advocacy and collaborative efforts.

Collectively in 2023, the Australian equities teams held 167 ESG-related engagements with 71 companies. Transition risks relating to climate change dominated engagement during the year, with a total of 109 engagements on this topic. The next most common topic was environmental management, with 48 engagements. The report not only provides key statistics but offers some insights into how we engage at both a company level and through topic-specific programs through case study examples.

We also lay out some key statistics around this year’s voting activity, and highlight some actions taken with respect to advocacy and our participation in collaborative investor initiatives. 

Read the Paradice Annual Stewardship Summary here

Disclaimer:

This material is prepared by Paradice Investment Management Pty Ltd (ABN 64 090 148 619, AFSL No. 224158) (“Paradice”, “we” or “us”).

This material is not intended to constitute advertising or advice (including investment advice or security, market or sector recommendations) of any kind.

This material is not to be copied, reproduced or published at any time without the prior written consent of Paradice.

The information herein is intended to provide an indication of the engagement activity undertaken by the investment teams responsible for managing Australian equities. The material presented contains information derived from the various portfolios managed by Paradice, including, but not limited to, Paradice Australian Equities Fund (ARSN 617 679 071), Paradice Australian Mid Cap Fund (ARSN 620 055 138), Paradice Australian Small Cap Fund (ARSN 620 056 091), Paradice Equity Alpha Plus Fund (ARSN 631 044 678), and Paradice Australian Small Cap Opportunities Fund (ARSN 667 664 137) (together “the Paradice Funds”).  

Equity Trustees Limited (“Equity Trustees”) (ABN 46 004 031 298), AFSL 240975, is the Responsible Entity for the Paradice Funds.  Equity Trustees is a subsidiary of EQT Holdings Limited (ABN 22 607 797 615), a publicly listed company on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: EQT).

The information and opinions contained herein, including information obtained from third party sources which are considered to be reliable, are not necessarily all-inclusive and, as such, no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy, completeness or reasonableness of any assumption contained herein and no responsibility arising for errors and omissions (including responsibility to any person by reason of negligence) is accepted by Paradice, its officers, employees or agents.

Any specific securities identified herein are not representative of all securities purchased, sold, or recommended by Paradice.

In addition, the information, analysis, and opinions expressed herein are for general and educational purposes only.

In preparing this material we did not take into account the investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any particular person. It is not intended to take the place of professional advice and you should not take action on specific issues in reliance on this information. Neither Paradice, Equity Trustees nor any of its related parties, their employees or directors, provide and warranty of accuracy or reliability in relation to such information or accepts any liability to any person who relies on it. Past performance should not be taken as an indicator of future performance. You should obtain a copy of the Product Disclosure Statement for any relevant Paradice Fund before making a decision about whether to invest in the product.

The Target Market Determinations for the Paradice Funds are available here: https://staging.paradice.com/investor-centre/. A Target Market Determination is a document which is required to be made available from 5 October 2021. It describes who this financial product is likely to be appropriate for (i.e. the target market), and any conditions around how the product can be distributed to investors. It also describes the events or circumstances where the Target Market Determination for this financial product may need to be reviewed.

ESG considerations may vary across investments, and not every ESG factor may be identified or evaluated for every investment. There is no guarantee that the evaluation of ESG characteristics will be additive to a strategy’s performance. ESG is not a uniformly-defined characteristic and information used to evaluate ESG characteristics may not be readily available, complete, or accurate, and may vary across providers and issuers. Because of the subjective nature of ESG assessment, there can be no guarantee that ESG factors considered will reflect the beliefs or values of any particular client / investor.

The services described may not be suitable for or offered to all investors and investors should consult with an investment advisor to determine the appropriate investment strategy. All investments carry a certain risk, and there is no assurance that an investment, strategy, or approach will provide positive performance over any period of time. There is no guarantee that an investment in any strategy offered has or will be profitable. Strategies are actively managed and subject to change. Additional important risk disclosures can be found here for Paradice https://staging.paradice.com/terms-conditions/. 

Any forecasts or estimates contained in this publication are not guaranteed. It is of a general nature only and was current only at the time of initial publication.

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