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About Australian Agricultural Company
Its shares trade on ASX under the ticker AAC.AX. It has been listed since 10 August 2001. In the fiscal year to 31 March 2025, it reported revenue of A$387.9m and a net loss of A$1.1m. At that date it held total assets of A$2.43bn and shareholders' equity of A$1.54bn.
Australian Agricultural Co. Ltd. engages in the production of grass fed beef, grain fed beef, and wagyu beef. The company is headquartered in Bowen Hills, Queensland. The company went IPO on 2001-08-10. The principal activities of the Company are ownership, operation and development of pastoral properties; production of beef, including breeding, backgrounding, feedlotting and processing of cattle, and sales and marketing of branded beef. The firm specializes in grassfed beef and grainfed beef production. The company operates an integrated cattle production system across approximately 20 owned cattle stations, over two leased stations, approximately 10 agisted properties, over two owned feedlots, a beef processing facility and over two owned and an external farms located throughout Queensland, New South Wales, the Northern Territory and Western Australia. The firm runs herd of Wagyu cattle, producing Wagyu beef, which is exported to over 20 countries around the world. Its Northern Beef Processing Facility is located at Livingstone Valley.
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Company facts
- Sector
- Consumer Staples
- Industry
- Food Products
- Listed since
- 10 Aug 2001
- Employees
- 423
- Website
- aaco.com.au ↗
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Mr. Donald McGauchieNon-Executive Independent Chairman of the BoardA$276,872
- Mr. David HarrisChief Executive Officer, Managing Director, Executive Director, since 2020A$1.4m
- Mr. Glen SteedmanChief Financial OfficerA$879,969
- Ms. Emily BirdCompany Secretary, General CounselA$63,801
- Ms. Jacqui HuntingtonExecutive General Manager - Corporate ServicesA$721,096
- Mr. Andrew O'BrienChief Commercial OfficerA$1.3m
- Ms. Sarah GentryNon-Executive DirectorA$128,319
- Mr. Joshua LevyNon-Executive DirectorA$30,791
- Mr. Anthony AbrahamNon-Executive Independent DirectorA$155,225
- Mr. Stuart BlackNon-Executive Independent DirectorA$138,594
- Mr. Marc BlazerNon-Executive Independent DirectorA$138,594
- Mr. Neil ReismanNon-Executive Independent DirectorA$127,506
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 41
- Environment
- 33
- Social
- 28
- Governance
- 61
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 684,389 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 2,609 t
- Value chain emissions (scope 3)
- 158,085 t
- Women in the workforce
- 43.34764%
- Carbon reduction policy
- Yes
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Strong market presence as one of Australia's largest integrated cattle and beef producers.
- Diversified portfolio with a wide range of agricultural assets and activities.
- Established brand reputation for delivering high-quality, sustainable food products.
- Access to large-scale grazing properties and premium grazing country.
- Advanced technologies and efficient production processes, driving operational excellence.
- Strong relationships with key domestic and international customers.
- Skilled and experienced workforce, contributing to effective management and decision-making.
Weaknesses
- Vulnerable to fluctuations in commodity prices, weather conditions, and government policies affecting agriculture.
- Reliance on a limited range of products (cattle and beef), which may limit diversification opportunities.
- Exposure to macroeconomic factors impacting consumer demand for premium food products.
- Potential challenges related to animal health, disease outbreaks, and biosecurity risks.
- Limited geographical presence outside Australia, limiting access to certain markets and potential growth.
Opportunities
- Growing global demand for high-quality and sustainable food products.
- Expanding export opportunities, particularly in the Asian market.
- Potential for value-added product development and diversification beyond cattle and beef.
- Adoption of new technologies, such as artificial intelligence and precision agriculture, to improve efficiency.
- Strategic partnerships and acquisitions to broaden market reach and access new customer segments.
Threats
- Intense competition within the global agriculture industry, including emerging market players.
- Market volatilities and trade barriers due to geopolitical tensions or economic instability.
- Adverse weather conditions and climate change affecting agricultural productivity.
- Regulatory changes and stricter environmental standards impacting operations.
- Potential reputational risks related to animal welfare or sustainability practices.
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