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Underwood Capital Limited (ASX:UWC) reported a net profit after tax of $0.193 million for FY2026, with net tangible asset backing per share inching up to 9.46 cents. Despite portfolio improvements and active share buybacks, the stock continues to trade below its net asset value.

Thorney Opportunities Ltd swung to a $4.44 million loss before tax in FY2026, weighed down by unrealised investment losses, yet increased its final dividend and pressed on with share buybacks.

Pengana International Equities (ASX: PIA) posted a sharp 82% plunge in net profit for FY26, triggering a strategic board reshuffle and a capital management package including a special dividend and buy-back proposal.

AMCIL posted a $6.9 million profit for FY2026 while its portfolio returned negative 10%, underperforming the ASX 200. The company cut dividends to 4.0 cents fully franked, reshuffled holdings, and welcomed Alison Gibson as new CEO.

Salter Brothers Emerging Companies Limited (ASX:SB2) swung to a $7.9 million loss for FY26, driven by a $10.5 million investment write-down, while maintaining dividend payments and extending its share buy-back program.

Clime Capital Limited (ASX:CAM) reported a sharp turnaround for FY26, with net profit after tax soaring 236% to $10.29 million, driven by strong unrealised gains and a higher income portfolio. The company sustained its steady dividend payments and pressed ahead with an active share and convertible note buyback program.

Queste Communications Ltd (ASX:QUE) posted a 66% increase in company-level profit for FY2026, but its consolidated entity, including Orion Equities (ASX:OEQ), saw earnings decline sharply amid weaker revenues and investment losses. No dividend was declared.

Magellan Infrastructure Fund (Currency Hedged) reported a $73.9 million profit for FY2026, down from $108.1 million the prior year, while boosting distributions to unitholders by over 270%.

Nanuk New World Fund posted robust gains in the 2026 financial year, with its hedged unit class surging 36.1% and unhedged units rising 27.1%, driven by a global equities portfolio focused on sustainability themes.

Teaminvest Private Group (ASX: TIP) posted a 19% increase in statutory profit for FY26, driven by strong active portfolio growth and disciplined capital allocation, while preparing to acquire Intelligent Investor in an earnings accretive deal.

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.