Silex Systems (ASX:SLX) has been notified that The Vanguard Group, Inc. and its controlled entities ceased to be a substantial holder in the company on 6 November 2026, with Vanguard's voting power falling to 4.998%, according to a Form 605 filed with the company on 11 November 2026.

Key Points

  • Vanguard Group ceased to be a substantial holder in Silex Systems on 6 November 2026
  • Vanguard's voting power in Silex Systems now stands at 4.998% of ordinary shares
  • The previous substantial holding notice was given to the company on 1 October 2026
  • The Form 605 was signed by Shawn Acker, Compliance Manager, and dated 11 November 2026

Cessation of Substantial Holding on 6 November 2026

The Vanguard Group, Inc. and its controlled entities, including Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd., filed a notice of ceasing to be a substantial holder in Silex Systems Limited (ACN 003 372 067). The cessation date was recorded as 6 November 2026. The filing was submitted under Section 671B of the Corporations Act 2001. The previous substantial holding notice had been given to Silex Systems on 1 October 2026 and was also dated 1 October 2026. No changes in association were disclosed, with the filing recording N/A against the changes in association section.

Series of Ordinary Share Transactions Between September and October 2026

Annexure A to the filing details a series of buy and sell transactions in Silex Systems ordinary shares conducted by The Vanguard Group, Inc. and Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd. between 30 September 2026 and late October 2026. Transactions by The Vanguard Group, Inc. included sell trades on 30 September 2026, 1 October 2026 and 2 October 2026 at prices of 4.12, 4.23 and 4.21 AUD respectively, and a buy transaction on 5 October 2026 at 4.35 AUD. Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd. conducted multiple buy and sell transactions across ordinary shares during the same period, with prices ranging from 3.39 AUD to 4.50 AUD.

Filing Signatories and Vanguard Entity Details

The Form 605 was signed by Shawn Acker in the capacity of Compliance Manager and dated 11 November 2026. The substantial holder is identified as Vanguard Group, encompassing The Vanguard Group, Inc. and its controlled entities, including those listed in Annexure A. The filing records no ACN or ARSN applicable to the Vanguard Group entities. The notice confirms no changes in association with any other persons in relation to voting interests in Silex Systems.