added to Djerriwarrh’s portfolio:
Ampol (formerly known as Caltex) was the only new holding added to the portfolio during the period. Ampol is Australia’s leading vertically integrated energy company. It operates businesses across convenience retail in Australia and New Zealand, as well as the refining, supply and marketing of fuel. We believe that Ampol is a better business today compared to five years ago. The earnings mix is better, the balance sheet is solid, the quality of the network has improved and the management team has demonstrated good capital allocation and discipline. Ampol primarily offers our portfolio an attractive level of dividend income, especially if trading conditions in its refining business improve from the current cyclically low levels.