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Ryder Capital has reported a remarkable 227% increase in comprehensive income for the half-year ending December 2025, alongside a record net tangible asset growth and a new quarterly dividend policy.

NAOS Emerging Opportunities Company Limited has reported a robust half-year profit increase of 103%, alongside a fully franked interim dividend of 2.10 cents per share, reflecting strong portfolio performance and market confidence.

Spheria Emerging Companies Limited has reported a solid 16.8% increase in profit after tax for the half-year ending December 2025, alongside a strategic shift introducing monthly fully franked dividends.

BKI Investment Company has finalised its on-market share purchases to satisfy its Dividend Reinvestment Plan obligations, setting the DRP price at $1.74 ahead of the 2026 interim dividend payment.

Hearts and Minds Investments Limited reported a dramatic 97% drop in half-year comprehensive income to $3 million, with a largely flat investment portfolio and a significant write-down of Corporate Travel Management shares. Despite this, the company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 9.5 cents per share.

Magellan Financial Group has reported a 5% rise in operating earnings per share and a striking 50% increase in its fully franked interim dividend, underpinned by strong contributions from strategic partnerships and disciplined capital management.

AMCIL and AFIC announce a major leadership transition as long-serving CEO Mark Freeman retires, with Alison Gibson appointed to succeed him in July 2026.

Mark Freeman, the long-serving CEO of Mirrabooka Investments and AFIC, is set to retire at the end of 2026, with Alison Gibson appointed as his successor. Gibson’s return marks a significant leadership transition for these major listed investment companies.

Djerriwarrh Investments and Australian Foundation Investment Company announce a major leadership change as Mark Freeman retires and Alison Gibson steps in as CEO and Managing Director.

Australian Foundation Investment Company (AFIC) announces the retirement of long-serving CEO Mark Freeman and the appointment of Alison Gibson as his successor, marking a significant leadership transition for the $12 billion investment firm.

H&G High Conviction Limited has significantly reduced its half-year loss following asset divestment and is actively exploring strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value amid looming ASX re-compliance requirements.

Sandon Capital Investments reported a robust 17.1% total shareholder return for the half-year ending December 2025, underpinned by rising dividends and a narrowing discount to net tangible assets. The shift to monthly fully franked dividends signals a strategic focus on steady income for investors.