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Baden Moore

Research Analyst at CLSA

Baden Moore is the Head of Resources & Energy Research at CLSA Australia Pty Ltd, specializing in resources and energy sector equity analysis. He covers specific companies including Rio Tinto (RIO), Beach Energy (BPT), BHP Group (BHP), Origin Energy (ORG), and Woodside Energy Group, with a TipRanks performance track record of 43% success rate across 37 ratings and average return of +3.90% per rating over one year, highlighted by a +51.50% return on his Buy rating for Origin Energy. Moore's career includes prior roles as Executive Director at Goldman Sachs Australia from 2017 to 2021, Research Analyst at Merrill Lynch Equities (Australia), Head of Australian Energy Research at CLSA, and positions at NAB. No specific professional credentials such as FINRA registrations or securities licenses are detailed in available sources.

Baden Moore's questions to WOODSIDE ENERGY GROUP (WDS) leadership

Question · H2 2025

Baden Moore inquired about any updates on the timing for the CEO succession process.

Answer

Acting CEO Liz Westcott acknowledged the importance of the CEO appointment and reaffirmed the executive leadership team's focus on executing strategy and delivering shareholder value. She stated that the board is assessing internal and external candidates and intends to make an announcement in the first quarter of 2026.

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Question · H2 2025

Baden Moore asked about Woodside's hedging program, specifically the 16 million barrels hedged for 2026, inquiring about the targeted metric, the value derived, and whether Woodside plans to roll it forward into 2027 and at what target price. He also asked for any updates on the timing of the CEO succession process, given recent press coverage.

Answer

Graham Tiver (CFO, Woodside Energy Group) clarified that Woodside's hedging is defensive, not speculative, aiming to provide base-load cash flow certainty during a period of heavy capital expenditure. He stated that Woodside typically hedges around 30 million barrels and is unlikely to hedge below $70/barrel, assessing the forward curve for future years. Meg O'Neill (CEO and Managing Director, Woodside Energy Group) acknowledged the importance of CEO succession and reinforced the executive team's focus on executing strategy and delivering shareholder value. She reiterated the chair's statement that the board is assessing internal and external candidates and intends to make an announcement in Q1 2026.

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