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WAM Active Limited has announced a $51.4 million entitlement offer priced at a 7.8% discount, alongside a $19.3 million placement, aiming to capitalise on its recent robust portfolio performance and deliver attractive dividends to shareholders.

WAM Active Limited has launched a $70.7 million entitlement offer at a 7.8% discount, complemented by a $19.3 million placement, following a stellar 40.6% year-to-date portfolio performance. The capital raise aims to fuel further investment in Australian equities.

BKI Investment Company Limited reported a 10% increase in net profit after tax to $34.3 million for the half-year ended 31 December 2025, alongside a modest rise in its interim dividend. The company’s portfolio performance reflected mixed sector trends amid a volatile market.

A control fight and a big private equity payout topped this week’s finance moves, while several small-cap lenders and fund managers slid hard. Platform operators kept printing inflows, but investors stayed quick to punish anything that looked uncertain.

AMCIL Limited has announced a fresh on-market buy-back program targeting up to 24 million shares, aiming to enhance capital management without requiring shareholder approval.

Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited has announced a fresh on-market buy-back program for up to 111.9 million ordinary shares, aiming to optimise its capital structure over the next year.

Australian Foundation Investment Company reports a 4.6% decline in half-year profit but sustains its interim dividend with a special payout, while portfolio returns lag the benchmark.

Pengana International Equities has raised its fully franked quarterly dividend to 1.4 cents per share, reflecting confidence in its earnings. Meanwhile, the company’s Independent Board Committee continues to evaluate strategic options, promising an update by February’s end.

Djerriwarrh Investments Limited has announced a refreshed on-market buy-back program, aiming to repurchase up to 24 million ordinary shares over the next year as part of its capital management strategy.

Djerriwarrh Investments Limited reported a $20.7 million half-year profit with a steady fully franked dividend, despite portfolio returns lagging the ASX 200. The company signals a strategic pivot with quarterly dividends and selective portfolio adjustments.

Banco Santander has launched A$550 million of fixed rate senior notes due in 2031, exclusively aimed at professional and eligible counterparties under MiFID II regulations. The notes will be listed on the ASX and carry investment-grade ratings.

Mirrabooka Investments Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.045 per share for the half-year ending December 2025, offering shareholders reinvestment and bonus share plans without discounts.