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At its 2026 Annual Meeting, General Capital shareholders voted decisively against re-electing Managing Director Brent King, while approving a near 10% increase in the total director remuneration pool.

Whitefield Income Ltd (ASX: WHI) posted a 10.1% gross income yield for FY26 and completed a heavily oversubscribed $108 million capital raise, boosting its market cap to $400 million. The company announced fully franked dividends and highlighted a positive outlook despite geopolitical risks.

Perpetual Equity Investment Company (ASX: PIC) posted a 44.4% drop in net profit to $12.1 million for FY26, yet held its fully franked dividend steady at 8.0 cents per share and announced a shift to monthly dividend payments starting December 2026.

WCM Global Growth reported a $66.7 million profit for FY2026, slightly down from last year, but boosted its final dividend and outlined a progressive dividend increase plan while completing a major $84.8 million capital raising.

Australian United Investment Company (ASX:AUI) reported a $220.4 million profit after tax for FY2026, driven by a $159.9 million gain from its merger with Diversified United Investment (DUI). The merger expanded AUI's portfolio to $3.1 billion and added international equities exposure.

Ironbark Balanced Income Limited reported a 5.6% decline in net profit to $2.89 million for FY2026, while its investment portfolio delivered a solid 7.8% return, outperforming its benchmark and maintaining fully franked dividends.

Challenger Limited has announced a fully franked dividend totaling AUD 0.175 per share for the six months ending 30 June 2026, including an ordinary dividend of AUD 0.16 and a special dividend of AUD 0.015. Shareholders can opt into a Dividend Reinvestment Plan with no discount, using a VWAP-based price.

Carlton Investments lifted its profit by 6.1% to $41.18 million for FY2026, boosted by higher dividends, even as its equity portfolio value fell 6.2%. The company declared a final dividend increase including a special payout amid ongoing market volatility.

Excelsior Capital will pay a full capital return of $27.43 million and delist from the ASX by the end of August, marking the final phase of its portfolio wind-up.

Regal Partners Global Investments (ASX:RG1) reversed last year's losses with a $141.6 million net profit, driven by strong returns in semiconductors, gold, and European banks. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 5.0 cents per share and continued its on-market share buy-back program.

Challenger Limited delivered a solid FY26 with normalised net profit after tax rising 3% to $468 million, supported by record annuity sales and strategic partnerships. The company also declared a 7% higher fully franked dividend and announced an upsized $450 million share buy-back.

Scalare Partners offers 87 bonus options per 100 shares to eligible shareholders alongside piggyback options, aiming to mitigate dilution from upcoming convertible note conversions. Directors plan to exercise their options, with potential capital raised earmarked for working capital.