Latest L1 Global Long Short Fund (ASX:GLS) News

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.

L1 Global Long Short Fund has launched a non-underwritten one-for-two entitlement offer at A$1.76 a share, targeting up to A$482.7 million for new investments. The raising follows a 19.4% portfolio return since L1 Capital became manager and comes with the familiar risk that shareholders who do not participate could be diluted.

Artificial intelligence stocks led the week, while miners and established companies delivered a broad run of stronger profits and dividends.
Large price gaps also showed that good company news did not always produce lasting buying.

Credit Clear led the market’s biggest weekly rise, while Butn and Tyro Payments fell despite reporting important business developments.
Profit growth, dividends, acquisitions and capital raisings shaped a mixed week across Australian financial stocks.

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.

Finance stocks split into two camps this week: small caps with fresh cash or growth plans surged, while several larger names fell despite solid operating updates. The clearest pattern was simple. Investors paid up for visible growth, but sold hard where profit quality, capital or market-sensitive funds came into question.

The L1 Global Long Short Fund (ASX:GLS) faced a challenging March quarter amid the Iran War-driven oil supply shock but maintains strong performance since inception through active portfolio adjustments and thematic focus on copper, gold, and infrastructure.

Big swings hit ASX financials this week as profit updates, takeover votes and cost cuts drove fast re-pricing. The winners paid (or promised) cash. The laggards spooked investors with losses, restructures or shaky earnings outlooks.

L1 Global Long Short Fund Limited reports a remarkable half-year turnaround with a 609% jump in net profit, driven by a new investment manager and a refreshed strategy. The company also declares a fully franked interim dividend as it completes a major equity raise and portfolio transition.

L1 Global Long Short Fund Limited has successfully raised approximately $477 million through a combination of entitlement, shortfall offers, and an institutional placement, positioning itself for expanded investment activity under its global strategy.

L1 Global Long Short Fund Limited (ASX – GLS) has opened a pro-rata non-renounceable entitlement offer to raise up to A$415 million, marking a pivotal step in its transition to L1 Capital’s Global Long Short Strategy. The offer includes a Top-Up Facility and a subsequent institutional placement to meet strong investor demand.

L1 Global Long Short Fund Limited has successfully completed its shortfall offer bookbuild, prompting a $62 million institutional placement at $1.63 per share, adding to a total raise of up to $415 million. Trading is set to resume immediately following the announcement.