Latest Listed Investment Company News

Bentley Capital returned to profit in FY2026 after receiving $300,000 from legal-cost and deposit settlements. The result lifted net tangible assets, but the listed investment company remains heavily dependent on Strike Resources and has limited cash relative to its liabilities.

WAM Active estimates its pre-tax NTA at $0.84 per share after October volatility hit small-cap resources and technology holdings. The listed investment company has declared 5.2 cents per share in fully franked dividends, while its Firmus Technologies valuation remains unchanged after the startup withdrew its IPO.

Benjamin Hornigold will pay shareholders a fully franked special dividend of 6.2 cents per share on 18 November, following litigation updates and executed deeds of settlement. The distribution is worth more than its headline cash amount to eligible Australian shareholders because it carries full franking credits.

Plato Income Maximiser matched its benchmark with a 7.2% portfolio return in FY26 while maintaining its highest monthly dividend rate since listing. Profit after tax fell to A$41.8 million as investment gains dropped sharply from the prior year.

Spheria Emerging Companies reported a sharp fall in FY2026 profit after tax after its portfolio returned just 0.3%, well behind the 8.1% benchmark. Monthly fully franked dividends continue and the listed investment company avoided a conversion vote after trading at a premium to NTA.

BKI Investment Company reported a stronger FY2026 and proposed lifting ordinary dividends to 8.00 cents per share in FY2027. The listed investment company also expects first-half ordinary revenue of approximately $38.0 million, while its shares remained at an 11.8% discount to pre-tax net tangible assets at 30 June.

L1 Global Long Short Fund has opened the retail leg of a non-renounceable entitlement offer that could issue up to 216.9 million new shares at $1.76 each. Strong institutional demand has already raised about $100.9 million, but the retail component remains non-underwritten and final proceeds will depend on participation.

Pengana International Equities has declared a 1.4 cents per share fully franked quarterly dividend, with payment scheduled for 15 December. The distribution implies a 4.93% annualised yield at the company’s 9 October share price, assuming the quarterly rate continues.

Fitzroy River will pay shareholders a fully franked special dividend of 5.2 cents per share on 21 October, beginning the company’s planned return of excess cash. A separate return of capital remains subject to approvals and a future shareholder meeting.

WCM Global Growth Limited (ASX:WQG) lifted its fully franked final dividend after posting a $66.7 million FY2026 profit and expanding its asset base by 31%. The portfolio lagged its benchmark for the year, but long-term returns remained ahead.

Solaris Australian Equity Income Plus reported A$727,000 of inaugural net profit after tax and a flat portfolio return that beat its benchmark by 1.01 percentage points. The listed investment company also disclosed three fully franked monthly dividends, although one note contains an apparent inconsistency in the amounts.

L1 Global Long Short Fund has raised approximately A$100.9 million from institutional investors, with strong demand allowing L1 Group to place its A$70.1 million entitlement with new shareholders. Retail investors now face a 1-for-2 offer at A$1.76 a share, with up to A$381.7 million still available.