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Nanuk New World Fund posted robust gains in the 2026 financial year, with its hedged unit class surging 36.1% and unhedged units rising 27.1%, driven by a global equities portfolio focused on sustainability themes.

BKI Investment Company has expanded its risk disclosure, outlining significant market, income, operational, and regulatory risks that could influence its financial outcomes and shareholder dividends.

Pengana Capital Group (ASX:PCG) has initiated an on-market buy-back program targeting nearly 10% of its issued ordinary shares, signaling a strategic move in capital management without requiring shareholder approval.

WAM Alternative Assets nearly doubled its pre-tax profit in FY2026, driven by a 9.1% portfolio gain and a decisive shareholder vote backing its strategy. The company declared a 6.0 cents per share dividend, partially franked at 60%, reflecting portfolio maturation and diversification.

Rivco Australia’s half-year profit plunged 91% to $2.1 million amid a 35% revenue drop, even as the company boosted its leased water portfolio to 80% and maintained a fully franked dividend.

WAM Active Limited delivered a historic 75.5% investment portfolio return in FY2026, driving net profit after tax up 355% to $33.8 million and declaring fully franked dividends totaling 9.4 cents per share.

Swift TV Ltd advanced its commercial rollout with 7,190 devices sold and secured key technology certifications in FY26, while navigating a 22% revenue decline due to legacy contract wind-downs. The company delivered positive EBITDA and raised $2.3 million to fund growth initiatives.

McMillan Shakespeare (ASX:MMS) reported a 13.8% rise in underlying net profit after tax and amortisation to $107.9 million for FY26, driven by strong novated lease growth and accelerating electric vehicle adoption.

Locate Technologies (NZX: LOC) posted a NZD 3.53 million loss for FY2026 despite 7.8% revenue growth, facing refinancing uncertainty on a major debt facility due in November.

Revolution Private Credit Income Trust (ASX: REV) posted a 6.25% net return for its inaugural period, outperforming its benchmark, and executed an on-market buy-back worth $23 million.

Winton Land’s governance is under strain after independent directors Steven Joyce and Guy Fergusson resigned citing conflicts with the majority shareholder. The board must urgently appoint new independent directors to maintain NZX compliance and avoid potential trading suspension.

State Street’s suite of six SPDR International Equity ETFs reported solid net asset growth and consistent benchmark tracking for the year ended 30 June 2026, with comprehensive risk management and an unqualified audit from Ernst & Young.