Bapcor Limited (ASX:BAP) has disclosed that director Lachlan Edwards increased his indirect shareholding in the company through two separate on-market purchases totalling 81,728 fully paid ordinary shares, executed on 30 October 2026 and 4 November 2026, according to a Change of Director's Interest Notice lodged with the exchange.

Key Points

  • Director Lachlan Edwards purchased 20,000 shares on 30 October 2026 at $0.8396 per share and 61,728 shares on 4 November 2026 at $0.81 per share.
  • Both transactions were on-market purchases and were not conducted during a closed period.
  • The shares are held indirectly through the Edwards Family Super Fund, via custodian nominee Invia Custodian Pty Ltd on behalf of Edwards Family Neridah Pty Limited ATF the Edwards Family Super Fund.
  • Edwards Family Super Fund's total holding in Bapcor increased from 380,000 shares to 461,728 shares following the two transactions.

Transaction Details and Pricing

According to the filing, Lachlan Edwards completed two separate on-market purchases of Bapcor fully paid ordinary shares. The first transaction, on 30 October 2026, involved the acquisition of 20,000 shares at a price of $0.8396 per share. The second transaction, on 4 November 2026, involved the purchase of 61,728 shares at $0.81 per share. No shares were disposed of in connection with either transaction. The filing confirms no consideration other than cash was involved in either purchase.

Indirect Interest Structure and Registered Holder

The filing discloses that the shares are held as an indirect interest. The registered holder is Invia Custodian Pty Ltd, acting as custodian nominee for Edwards Family Neridah Pty Limited ATF the Edwards Family Super Fund. The filing states that Lachlan Edwards is the practical controller and a beneficiary of the Edwards Family Super Fund. The nature of the interest is classified as indirect, with the super fund structure providing the basis for Edwards' notifiable interest under ASX listing rules.

Total Holding Following the Changes

Prior to the two transactions, the Edwards Family Super Fund held 380,000 Bapcor fully paid ordinary shares. Following the acquisition of 20,000 shares on 30 October 2026 and 61,728 shares on 4 November 2026, the fund's total holding in Bapcor stands at 461,728 shares, as stated in the filing. The filing confirms the trades were not executed during a closed period and that no prior written clearance was required or sought in connection with either transaction. No changes to director interests in contracts were disclosed.