Artrya Limited (ASX:AYA) has disclosed that UBS Group AG and its related bodies corporate became a substantial holder in the company on 5 November 2026, acquiring a relevant interest in 11,345,823 ordinary shares, representing 6.93% voting power.

Key Points

  • UBS Group AG and its related bodies corporate became a substantial holder in Artrya Limited on 5 November 2026
  • The combined relevant interest covers 11,345,823 ordinary shares, carrying 11,345,823 votes and 6.93% voting power
  • Four UBS entities hold relevant interests: UBS AG Australia Branch, UBS AG London Branch, UBS Asset Management (Australia) Ltd, and UBS Securities Australia Ltd
  • The notice was signed on 9 November 2026 by Ruby Ko, authorised signatory, on behalf of UBS Group AG

Breakdown of Relevant Interests Across UBS Entities

The 11,345,823 ordinary shares are held across multiple UBS entities. UBS AG Australia Branch holds a relevant interest in 4,264,300 ordinary shares as a prime broker that has exercised its borrowing right pursuant to a Prime Broking Agreement. UBS Securities Australia Ltd holds a relevant interest in 3,667,730 ordinary shares through power to control disposal pursuant to stock borrowing and lending activities. UBS Asset Management (Australia) Ltd holds a relevant interest in 3,232,479 ordinary shares as a fund manager with power to exercise control over voting shares. UBS AG London Branch holds a relevant interest in a combined 181,314 ordinary shares through prime broking and stock lending arrangements.

Registered Holders of the Relevant Securities

According to the filing, the securities subject to the relevant interests are registered across several custodian entities. UBS Nominees Pty Ltd is registered as holder of the 4,264,300 ordinary shares attributed to UBS AG Australia Branch. Warbont Nominees Pty Ltd holds the 3,667,730 ordinary shares attributed to UBS Securities Australia Ltd. Various custodians hold the 3,232,479 ordinary shares attributed to UBS Asset Management (Australia) Ltd, and the 4,202 ordinary shares attributed to UBS AG London Branch. Citicorp Nominees Pty Ltd holds 177,112 ordinary shares attributed to UBS AG London Branch. All named entities are identified in the filing as related bodies corporate of UBS Group AG.

Nature of Agreements Underpinning the Relevant Interests

The filing discloses that the relevant interests arise under Prime Brokerage Agreements and Securities Lending Agreements. Under the Prime Brokerage Agreements, UBS AG holds voting rights over shares where it has exercised its borrowing right, though in certain circumstances it may seek to arrange for voting rights to be exercised in accordance with the instructions of the transferor client. Under the Securities Lending Agreements, all right and title in the securities passes to the transferee, conferring voting rights on that transferee. The filing states both borrowers and lenders retain early return and early recall rights respectively, subject to the terms of the relevant loans.