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Bailador Technology Investments reported $28 million in FY26 cash realisations and 32% weighted revenue growth across its portfolio, while profit after tax fell to $6.9 million. The technology investment fund also reaffirmed its fully franked dividend strategy despite a 7.5% gross portfolio return that fell short of internal targets.

BKI Investment Company reported a stronger FY2026 and proposed lifting ordinary dividends to 8.00 cents per share in FY2027. The listed investment company also expects first-half ordinary revenue of approximately $38.0 million, while its shares remained at an 11.8% discount to pre-tax net tangible assets at 30 June.

L1 Global Long Short Fund has opened the retail leg of a non-renounceable entitlement offer that could issue up to 216.9 million new shares at $1.76 each. Strong institutional demand has already raised about $100.9 million, but the retail component remains non-underwritten and final proceeds will depend on participation.

Pengana International Equities has declared a 1.4 cents per share fully franked quarterly dividend, with payment scheduled for 15 December. The distribution implies a 4.93% annualised yield at the company’s 9 October share price, assuming the quarterly rate continues.

WCM Global Growth Limited (ASX:WQG) lifted its fully franked final dividend after posting a $66.7 million FY2026 profit and expanding its asset base by 31%. The portfolio lagged its benchmark for the year, but long-term returns remained ahead.

Australian Ethical Investment delivered record funds under management and a 29% rise in shareholder profit in FY26, despite weak performance from Australian equities and emerging companies. The ASX-listed ethical fund manager also increased its fully franked dividend and set out a growth plan centred on private markets, superannuation and technology.

ASX has immediately suspended trading in CommBank’s PERLS XIII capital notes, CBAPJ, pending their redemption. The notes are expected to be removed from quotation once CBA announces the redemption and lodges the required cessation notice.

Solaris Australian Equity Income Plus reported A$727,000 of inaugural net profit after tax and a flat portfolio return that beat its benchmark by 1.01 percentage points. The listed investment company also disclosed three fully franked monthly dividends, although one note contains an apparent inconsistency in the amounts.

L1 Global Long Short Fund has raised approximately A$100.9 million from institutional investors, with strong demand allowing L1 Group to place its A$70.1 million entitlement with new shareholders. Retail investors now face a 1-for-2 offer at A$1.76 a share, with up to A$381.7 million still available.

Savana US Small Caps Active ETF (ASX:SVNP) fell 7.65% in September, trailing the S&P SmallCap 600 by 4.92 percentage points as higher US bond yields and a concentrated AI rally split the market. The manager says its valuation discipline kept it away from the month’s strongest semiconductor performers, while highlighting a 52% gain from its Everforth investment.

Katana Capital will pay shareholders a special fully franked dividend of 5.0 cents per share after the September quarter, with the board pointing to a substantial franking balance as scope for future distributions. The payment is scheduled for 30 October 2026 and will not be eligible for reinvestment through the company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

L1 Global Long Short Fund has launched a non-underwritten one-for-two entitlement offer at A$1.76 a share, targeting up to A$482.7 million for new investments. The raising follows a 19.4% portfolio return since L1 Capital became manager and comes with the familiar risk that shareholders who do not participate could be diluted.