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Barramundi’s portfolio surged in August, delivering a 6.7% adjusted NAV return against a 1.9% benchmark gain. The recovery leaves the NZX-listed investment company trading at a 13.2% discount to its underlying portfolio value.

Kingfish’s adjusted NAV rose 1.2% in August, broadly matching the NZX benchmark as Vista, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare and Delegat delivered the strongest portfolio gains. The fund still trades at a 7.5% discount to NAV, while its one-year shareholder return remains negative.

WAM Alternative Assets reported a 9.1% investment portfolio return for FY2026 and maintained a 6.0 cents per share dividend, partially franked at 60%. The alternative-assets vehicle also highlighted 24 exits since Wilson Asset Management took over, completed at a weighted average 28.3% premium to net tangible assets.

Kapstream Investment Trust will begin a 12-month on-market buy-back of its fully paid ordinary units, but has not disclosed a target quantity or dollar commitment. The responsible entity can pause or end the programme without notice.

PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund has completed a $172 million share purchase plan, with all valid applications accepted in full. About 56 million new shares will be issued at $3.07 each and qualify for PGF’s upcoming fully franked dividend.

Peppermint Innovation has shifted from building its Philippines payments platform to commercialising it, but the FY26 report shows the business remains loss-making, balance-sheet constrained and dependent on future funding. The company reported A$217,720 in revenue, a A$2.40 million net loss and negative net assets of A$578,233.

L1 Group has finalised the key terms of its 2 cent fully franked interim dividend, confirming a Dividend Reinvestment Plan price of $1.2326. New DRP shares will be issued on 23 September, while New Zealand holders will receive the dividend equivalent in NZD.

Regal Partners Global Investments has confirmed a DRP price of A$2.60635 for its 5.0-cent fully franked dividend. The update settles the reinvestment mechanics ahead of the A$0.05 cash payment due on 25 September.

Gryphon Capital Income Trust has secured firm commitments for an $86.25 million wholesale placement, giving the fund fresh capital for incremental portfolio management. A further unit purchase plan of up to $30,000 per existing unitholder is also planned for the coming months.

Queste Communications ended August with just $6,000 in standalone cash, although its consolidated balance remained $2.905 million after a $79,000 monthly operating outflow. The company points to a $450,000 Orion loan facility and listed investments as additional liquidity sources.

Income Asset Management Group has attributed a late director interest notice to an administrative oversight and miscommunication, after ASX questioned whether disclosure rules may have been breached. IAM says it has reiterated its director reporting process and will strengthen controls if required.

Regal Investment Fund has confirmed an actual unfranked distribution of 13.842156 cents per unit for the six months ended 30 June 2026. The full distribution is payable on 7 September, with reinvestment available at $3.603245 per unit for eligible Australian and New Zealand holders.