Culpeo Minerals Limited (ASX:CPO) has been notified that WACC Pty Ltd ATF Flagship Fund became an initial substantial holder in the company on 27 May 2026, holding a relevant interest in 39,723,565 ordinary shares, representing 5.007% of voting power, according to a Form 603 filing submitted to the exchange.

Key Points

  • WACC Pty Ltd ATF Flagship Fund became a substantial holder in Culpeo Minerals on 27 May 2026, holding 39,723,565 ordinary shares at 5.007% voting power
  • 51 Funds Management Pty Ltd (ACN 605 665 192) holds a relevant interest as investment manager with power to control voting and disposal of the securities
  • Securities are registered through Netwealth Investments Limited under a WRAP Services Account
  • Acquisitions occurred across multiple dates between 5 December 2025 and 27 May 2026, with cash consideration paid on each occasion

Substantial Holder Details and Voting Power

According to the filing, WACC Pty Ltd ATF Flagship Fund (ACN 626 888 944) became a substantial holder in Culpeo Minerals Limited (ACN 627 735 531) on 27 May 2026. The fund holds a relevant interest in 39,723,565 ordinary shares, carrying 39,723,565 votes and representing 5.007% of total voting power in the company. The nature of the relevant interest is described as beneficial ownership as trustee of the Flagship Fund under section 608(1) of the Corporations Act 2001. The form was signed by Scott Williams in the capacity of Director on 14 October 2026.

Role of 51 Funds Management as Investment Manager

51 Funds Management Pty Ltd (ACN 605 665 192) is identified as holding a relevant interest in the same 39,723,565 ordinary shares in its capacity as investment manager of the Flagship Fund. The filing states that 51 Funds Management holds the relevant interest through its power to control voting and disposal of the securities, pursuant to sections 608(1)(b) and (c) of the Corporations Act 2001. The filing further notes that 51 Funds Management acts on behalf of WACC Pty Ltd ATF Flagship Fund in relation to the securities under section 12(2)(b) of the Corporations Act. Both entities share the same registered address at Unit 105, 28 Station Street, Cottesloe WA 6011.

Acquisition Dates and Cash Consideration Paid

The filing discloses that shares were acquired across seven separate transactions. These include 14,413,658 ordinary shares acquired on 5 December 2025 for cash consideration of $158,570; 15,786,342 shares on 4 February 2026 for $173,670; 5,076,113 shares on 21 May 2026 for $55,960; 677,288 shares on 22 May 2026 for $7,467; 68,000 shares on 25 May 2026 for $750; 183,702 shares on 26 May 2026 for $2,025; and 3,518,462 shares on 27 May 2026 for $38,788. All consideration disclosed was cash. The registered holder of the securities across all transactions is Netwealth Investments Limited under its WRAP Services Account.