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Mirrabooka Investments posted a 63.6% profit increase to $13 million for FY26 but saw its portfolio return lag the benchmark. The company declared a 14 cents fully franked dividend and welcomed Alison Gibson as new CEO following Mark Freeman's retirement.

WAM Alternative Assets nearly doubled its pre-tax profit in FY2026, driven by a 9.1% portfolio gain and a decisive shareholder vote backing its strategy. The company declared a 6.0 cents per share dividend, partially franked at 60%, reflecting portfolio maturation and diversification.

Australian Foundation Investment Company (ASX:AFI) reported a $293.5 million profit for FY26, holding dividends steady despite portfolio returns lagging the market. Leadership transitioned as Alison Gibson took the helm following Mark Freeman’s retirement.

Rivco Australia’s half-year profit plunged 91% to $2.1 million amid a 35% revenue drop, even as the company boosted its leased water portfolio to 80% and maintained a fully franked dividend.

WAM Active Limited delivered a historic 75.5% investment portfolio return in FY2026, driving net profit after tax up 355% to $33.8 million and declaring fully franked dividends totaling 9.4 cents per share.

NobleOak Life delivered robust FY26 results with in-force premiums climbing 18% to $549.2 million and underlying NPAT up 15%, driven by strong market share gains and operational efficiency.

McMillan Shakespeare (ASX:MMS) reported a 13.8% rise in underlying net profit after tax and amortisation to $107.9 million for FY26, driven by strong novated lease growth and accelerating electric vehicle adoption.

Bentley Capital Limited swung back to profitability in FY2026, posting a $255,000 net profit driven mainly by legal settlements and modest investment gains, reversing a prior loss of $878,000.

Revolution Private Credit Income Trust (ASX: REV) posted a 6.25% net return for its inaugural period, outperforming its benchmark, and executed an on-market buy-back worth $23 million.

Kapstream Investment Trust (ASX:KIT) reported a $3.031 million profit and a 1.48% net return for its inaugural period ending June 2026, underperforming its benchmark but completing a 5% unit buy-back post-period.

Clime Capital has reported an unaudited $13.4 million pre-tax profit for FY26, declared a September quarter dividend, and is considering a special dividend pending audit completion.

Acorn Capital Investment Fund Limited posted a 35% drop in profit after tax to $6.25 million for FY2026, while its portfolio outperformed the Small Ords benchmark with a 9.8% return. The company declared fully franked dividends of 3.5 cents per share.