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ECP Emerging Growth Limited reported a 6.9% portfolio loss for H1 2025, underperforming the ASX Small Ordinaries Index, yet declared a fully franked interim dividend and teased a significant special dividend.

Touch Ventures Limited reported a $4.6 million net loss for 2025, driven by investment impairments and foreign exchange impacts, while appointing Gannet Capital as its new investment manager to revamp its portfolio strategy.

WCM Global Growth Limited reported a 51% drop in net profit for H1 FY2026 but announced an increased fully franked interim dividend, reflecting confidence in its investment strategy. The company’s portfolio outperformed its benchmark over 12 months despite a softer half-year return.

Katana Capital Limited has reported a remarkable 672% increase in half-year profit after tax to $5.8 million, driven by strong investment income and gains. The company maintains its quarterly dividend at 0.5 cents per share, reflecting confidence in its ongoing strategy.

Regal Asian Investments has announced a fully franked interim dividend of 8 cents per share, reflecting robust portfolio returns exceeding 30% over six months. The company also updates its dividend policy to focus on sustainable payouts tied to investment performance.

Regal Asian Investments Limited (ASX, RG8) has updated its Dividend Reinvestment Plan, eliminating the minimum participation requirement and streamlining administrative processes for shareholders.

WAM Leaders Limited has reported a remarkable half-year profit surge and raised its fully franked interim dividend, driven by strong portfolio gains that outpaced the ASX 200.

The CD Private Equity Fund Series reported robust performance in 2025, with improved exit activity and solid distributions despite currency headwinds. The funds continue to focus on asset-by-asset realisations while exploring portfolio liquidity options.

WAM Leaders Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of 4.8 cents per share for the half-year ending December 2025, with a Dividend Reinvestment Plan available to shareholders.

Microequities Asset Management Group Limited has reported a robust half-year performance with a 41% jump in profit after tax and record funds under management reaching $657 million. The company also announced a 21% increase in its fully franked interim dividend.

GQG Partners delivered solid full-year 2025 results, with funds under management climbing 7.1% to US$163.9 billion and net income increasing 7.3% to US$463.3 million, despite net outflows. The firm maintained a strong dividend payout, reflecting confidence in its sustainable growth strategy.

GQG Partners Inc. has announced a quarterly dividend of USD 0.0365 per CDI, payable on 26 March 2026, with options for Australian dollar payments based on current exchange rates.