The Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX: NWL) share price attracted attention after the company announced a $101 million compensation package for members impacted by the First Guardian Master Fund collapse, resulting in an expected $71 million hit to net profit after tax in 1H26.
What did Netwealth Group report?
- Agreed to pay $101 million in compensation to impacted Netwealth Superannuation Master Fund members
- One-off extraordinary expense to reduce 1H26 NPAT by approximately $71 million
- Compensation to be paid into affected members’ super accounts by 30 January 2026
- Compensation will be funded through a mixture of cash and debt
- FY26 dividend to be based on underlying earnings, excluding this one-off payment
- Recurring revenue, strong EBITDA margin, and positive cash generation maintained
What else do investors need to know?
Netwealth reached this compensation agreement following discussions with ASIC and has also resolved related proceedings, with ASIC not seeking any court penalties. The company and its trustee have provided enforceable undertakings to ASIC to complete payments as agreed.
Netwealth is also working closely with APRA, agreeing to uplift investment governance processes under the guidance of an independent expert. The company has already implemented several enhancements, such as a new executive role focusing on investment governance and greater transparency in monitoring investment options.
Broader industry and regulatory efforts are ongoing, and Netwealth continues to cooperate with stakeholders to ensure strengthened member protections going forward.
What did Netwealth Group management say?
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Matt Heine, said:
The agreed outcome allows us to move forward and continue our work in supporting our members, our clients and our business. We have been in regular dialogue with impacted members. We know the level of distress the collapse of First Guardian has caused and it was critical to us to provide members with assurance by the end of the year that compensation would be forthcoming. We believe this is the right course of action for Netwealth and impacted members and is in line with our culture and values.
What’s next for Netwealth Group?
Looking ahead, Netwealth has reaffirmed previous FY26 guidance for net flows not materially different from FY25, and expects costs associated with First Guardian and related activities to be immaterial for the year ahead.
The business remains focused on continuous improvements in its governance, investing in people, technology, and compliance frameworks, supporting its long-term vision for a robust and innovative wealth management platform.
Netwealth Group share price snapshot
Over the past 12 months, Netwealth shares have declined 9%, trailing the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which have risen 3% over the same period.
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