Latest Investment Management News

L1 Global Long Short Fund Limited is raising up to AUD 415 million through a pro-rata entitlement offer to support its transition to L1 Capital's Global Long Short Strategy, following a management change and portfolio overhaul.

L1 Group Limited has successfully closed its Share Purchase Plan, raising the targeted $25 million despite demand exceeding $31.9 million. The company will issue over 26 million new shares, with scaled allocations to balance shareholder equity.

Platinum Capital Limited’s 2025 AGM marked a pivotal shift as shareholders approved replacing Platinum Investment Management with L1 Capital, aiming to revive the company’s challenged investment performance.

ECP Emerging Growth Limited reported a modest 2.4% return for FY2025, lagging the ASX Small Ordinaries Index, but is pursuing new strategies including a pre-IPO fund investment and a special dividend to address shareholder value concerns.

Keybridge Capital Limited is navigating a complex recovery with new board leadership, partial loan repayments, and favorable court rulings against former executives. The company is steadily addressing legacy financial and legal challenges.

Global Masters Fund Limited (GFL) reported a robust 19.8% total return for FY2025, surpassing the MSCI World Index, while unveiling strategic moves to diversify beyond Berkshire Hathaway into private growth and regional quality funds.

Whitefield Income Ltd reports robust first-quarter earnings and announces a $53 million capital raising via placement and a Share Purchase Plan, maintaining its focus on delivering steady, franked dividends.

Australian Foundation Investment Company plans special fully franked dividends alongside its 2026 interim and final payouts, leveraging a strong franking credit balance.

Sietel Limited’s preliminary final report for FY2025 reveals a 47% drop in net profit and a 24% fall in total revenues, underscoring a challenging year for the investment management firm.

Acorn Capital Investment Fund Limited (ACQ) reported a strong FY25 performance with a 15.1% net return and declared 5.5 cents per share in dividends, reinforcing its position in the Australian microcap sector.

Bentley Capital Limited has reached a confidential settlement with Keybridge Capital Limited, receiving $250,000 to resolve a protracted legal dispute over shared legal costs.

Clime Investment Management has agreed to sell its retail client book for $1.65 million, marking a strategic shift to focus on its wholesale business and high-net-worth clients.