tiprankstipranks
Advertisement
Advertisement

Kerry Stokes Steps Down as Director but Retains Major Stake in Southern Cross Media

Story Highlights
  • Southern Cross Media disclosed that Kerry Stokes left its board on 20 February 2026, while detailing his direct and indirect shareholdings.
  • Despite resigning as director, Stokes remains a major shareholder through controlled entities, reshaping governance but preserving investment influence.
  • Looking for the best stocks to buy? Follow the recommendations of top-performing analysts.
Kerry Stokes Steps Down as Director but Retains Major Stake in Southern Cross Media

Meet Samuel – Your Personal Investing Prophet

The latest update is out from Southern Cross Media Group Limited ( (AU:SXL) ).

Southern Cross Media Group has disclosed that Kerry Stokes AC ceased to be a director of the company on 20 February 2026, triggering a final notification of his relevant interests in its securities under ASX rules. The notice confirms that Stokes directly holds 124,494 ordinary shares and indirectly controls substantial additional holdings through Network Investment Holdings, Kemast Investment and Wroxby, underscoring the continued presence of his investment influence despite his board departure.

The filing details that entities controlled by Stokes collectively hold more than 97 million ordinary shares in Southern Cross Media Group, even though he no longer serves as a director. This transition separates Stokes’ governance role from his significant shareholder position, a shift that may affect board dynamics and oversight while maintaining his financial stake and potential influence through controlled investment vehicles.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:SXL) stock is a Hold with a A$0.75 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Southern Cross Media Group Limited stock, see the AU:SXL Stock Forecast page.

More about Southern Cross Media Group Limited

Southern Cross Media Group Limited operates in the media and broadcasting industry, focusing on radio and related media assets across Australia. The company’s shareholder base includes significant strategic investors, and director-level holdings can signal alignment with major stakeholders and long‑term strategic direction in the competitive media market.

Average Trading Volume: 848,688

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: A$318.4M

For a thorough assessment of SXL stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue

Looking for investment ideas? Subscribe to our Smart Investor newsletter for weekly expert stock picks!
Get real-time notifications on news & analysis, curated for your stock watchlist. Download the TipRanks app today! Get the App
1