Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) has notified the ASX of the cessation of 9,470 performance rights designated under security code MTSAK, following the lapse of conditions attached to securities granted to a former executive as long-term incentives, with the cessation effective 6 November 2026.

Key Points

  • 9,470 MTSAK performance rights ceased on 6 November 2026 due to conditions not being met or becoming incapable of being satisfied
  • The lapsed rights were granted to a former executive as long-term incentives
  • No consideration is being paid by Metcash for the cessation of the securities
  • Following the cessation, 11,528,149 unquoted MTSAK performance rights remain on issue
  • Metcash's total quoted ordinary fully paid shares on issue stand at 1,099,726,157

Cessation of MTSAK Performance Rights

According to the filing lodged on 13 November 2026, the 9,470 performance rights that have ceased are classified as unquoted equity securities under the ASX security code MTSAK. The cessation occurred because the conditions attached to the rights have not been satisfied, or have become incapable of being satisfied. Metcash confirmed it is not paying any consideration in connection with the cessation of these securities. The filing describes the event as a partial lapse of performance rights originally granted to a former executive.

Former Executive Long-Term Incentive Grant

The filing states that the lapsed performance rights formed part of long-term incentive arrangements granted to a former executive of Metcash Limited. The cessation is described as a partial lapse, indicating that only a portion of the performance rights associated with that grant have ceased. The filing does not disclose the identity of the former executive, the total number of performance rights originally granted to that individual, or any further details regarding the terms of the long-term incentive arrangement under which these securities were originally issued.

Issued Capital Position Following Cessation

Following the cessation of the 9,470 performance rights, Metcash's issued capital comprises 1,099,726,157 ordinary fully paid shares quoted on the ASX under the code MTS, and 11,528,149 unquoted performance rights remaining on issue under the code MTSAK. The filing notes that these figures are automatically generated and may not reflect the entity's current issued capital if other forms are currently with ASX for processing. The filing was submitted as a new announcement and covers changes processed as at 13 November 2026.