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WAM Income Maximiser (ASX: WMX) has lifted its fully franked monthly dividends for Q4 2026, pushing the annualised yield to 7.1% including franking credits, supported by a robust 17.8% per annum portfolio return since inception and notably lower volatility than the ASX 300.

WAM Income Maximiser has posted a 19.2% investment portfolio gain for the year ended June 2026, outperforming its benchmark by 13.4% with notably lower volatility, while increasing fully franked dividends to an annualised yield of 6.9%.

Ariadne Australia anticipates a net profit of $2.0 million to $3.0 million for FY26, a sharp turnaround from the previous year's loss, driven by strong contributions from Orams Group and gains in key investments despite currency headwinds.

Marlin Global's portfolio delivered a 2.0% gross return in Q2 2026, driven by rebounds in ICON and semiconductor holdings, but lagged a strong US market rally led by AI and chip stocks.

Barramundi’s portfolio returned a solid 3.8% gross gain in Q2 2026, driven by strong AI-related infrastructure plays and takeover interest in key holdings, despite sector volatility and profit downgrades in healthcare and logistics.

Kingfish Limited outperformed the S&P/NZX50G with an 8.7% gross portfolio return in Q2 2026, driven by strong results from Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Vista Group, and Infratil, while a2 Milk faced supply chain and regulatory challenges.

Ironbark Balanced Income Limited (ASX:IBC) has initiated a fresh on-market buy-back targeting up to 10 million shares, representing roughly 10% of its issued capital, set to run from July 2026 through July 2027.

Imperial Pacific Limited reported a robust 26.5% rise in net worth to $13.5 million for the year ending June 2026, driven by strong investment portfolio growth and a $221,000 capital raise.

London City Equities has boosted its net assets to a record $29 million for FY2026, driven by the sale of its Fiducian Group stake and the completion of Excelsior Capital’s liquidation.

ECP Emerging Growth Limited rebounded in the June quarter with a 6.1% portfolio gain and an 8.4% lift in net tangible asset value, driven by strong performances in AI-related holdings and consumer growth stocks.

Mirrabooka Investments reported a 63.6% jump in net profit to $13 million for FY26, boosted by higher investment income and dividends. However, its portfolio lagged the benchmark, dragged down by sector exposures and tech stock de-ratings.

Cadence Capital Limited has declared a fully franked 3.0 cents per share final dividend and a 1.0 cent special dividend following a robust 2026 financial year, delivering a combined 7.9% yield based on current share prices.