Latest Listed Investment Company News

Argo Global Listed Infrastructure Limited has reported a sharp 72% decline in half-year profit for the period ending December 2025, driven by unrealised fair value losses on its investment portfolio. Despite this, the company has declared a higher fully franked interim dividend of 4.5 cents per share.

NAOS Ex-50 Opportunities Company Limited has reported a remarkable turnaround with a 261% increase in net profit for the half-year ended December 2025, alongside a fully franked dividend hike and ongoing share buybacks.

NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Company Limited reported a remarkable half-year profit surge and declared a steady quarterly dividend, despite portfolio returns lagging the benchmark index.

AMCIL Limited reported a 14.8% increase in half-year profit to $4.1 million, maintaining its interim dividend amid a portfolio return that lagged the ASX 200 benchmark.

Djerriwarrh Investments Limited reported a $20.7 million half-year profit with a steady fully franked dividend, despite portfolio returns lagging the ASX 200. The company signals a strategic pivot with quarterly dividends and selective portfolio adjustments.

Ironbark Capital reported an 8.4% portfolio return for FY25 and announced plans to rebrand and introduce quarterly dividends to address its persistent discount to net tangible assets.

Excelsior Capital has settled its Federal Court dispute with London City Equities, paving the way for a capital return, fully franked dividend, and eventual delisting from the ASX.

Orion Equities reported a $1.33 million net profit for FY25, down 56% from the prior year, impacted by unrealised losses on key investments and a significant tax benefit reversal. The company’s portfolio remains anchored by stakes in Bentley Capital and Strike Resources.

Bentley Capital Limited reported a reduced net loss of $878,418 for FY25, driven by unrealised investment losses primarily linked to its significant stake in Strike Resources. The company continues to navigate market volatility and operational hurdles with strategic cost controls and asset sales.

WAM Alternative Assets reported modest profit growth for FY2025, raised its fully franked final dividend by 15.4%, and outlined a strategic shift towards growth investments in its diversified alternative assets portfolio.

WAM Research Limited reported a robust 22.4% growth in its investment portfolio for FY2025, outperforming key ASX indices and declaring a 10 cents per share dividend, partially franked at 60%. The company’s disciplined focus on undervalued growth stocks underpinned strong returns despite market volatility.

WAM Active Limited reported a robust FY2025 with a 26.4% investment portfolio gain and a steady fully franked dividend of 6.0 cents per share, underscoring its active management approach amid evolving market conditions.