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Australian Foundation Investment Company (ASX:AFI) reported a $293.5 million profit for FY26, holding dividends steady despite portfolio returns lagging the market. Leadership transitioned as Alison Gibson took the helm following Mark Freeman’s retirement.

Tribeca Global Natural Resources Limited posted a remarkable $75.9 million profit after tax for FY26, driven by strong precious and base metals performance, and declared a fully franked final dividend of 10 cents per share.

Clime Capital has reported an unaudited $13.4 million pre-tax profit for FY26, declared a September quarter dividend, and is considering a special dividend pending audit completion.

Acorn Capital Investment Fund Limited posted a 35% drop in profit after tax to $6.25 million for FY2026, while its portfolio outperformed the Small Ords benchmark with a 9.8% return. The company declared fully franked dividends of 3.5 cents per share.

Regal Investment Fund posted a standout FY2026 with a 17.32% net return, tripling operating profit to $117.9 million and continuing its on-market buy-back program.

Hearts and Minds Investments Limited (HM1) saw its profit after tax drop 57% to $46.4 million for FY26, amid a portfolio return slowdown to 5.2%. The company declared a 10-cent fully franked final dividend and maintained its $11.4 million commitment to Australian medical research.

L1 Global Long Short Fund (ASX:GLS) reported a striking $121.3 million net profit for FY26 following its strategic reset, declaring a fully franked 2.00 cent final dividend and targeting 8.00 cents per share for FY27.

Future Generation Global's half-year profit fell sharply as its portfolio lagged global benchmarks, yet it boosted its fully franked interim dividend reflecting confidence in its income sustainability.

London City Equities delivered a remarkable 1460% jump in profit after tax for FY2026, driven by key asset sales and liquidation gains, while maintaining a cautious investment stance and confirming a steady dividend payout.

WAM Income Maximiser has secured $172.4 million through a multi-part capital raise, increasing its assets by more than half and maintaining a strong fully franked dividend yield.

Underwood Capital Limited (ASX:UWC) posted a 21% drop in profit after tax to $0.193 million for FY26, weighed down by a $1.8 million loss on its Weed Me stake despite gains in listed securities. The company’s net tangible assets held steady at $19.3 million, supported by ongoing share buybacks amid persistent share price discounts.

Australian Ethical Investment Ltd posted record FY26 results with a 29% rise in net profit after tax and funds under management reaching $14.5 billion, driven by strong superannuation inflows and growth in private markets.