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Carlton Investments lifted its profit by 6.1% to $41.18 million for FY2026, boosted by higher dividends, even as its equity portfolio value fell 6.2%. The company declared a final dividend increase including a special payout amid ongoing market volatility.

WAM Active Limited has successfully closed an oversubscribed entitlement offer, raising $70.7 million and increasing its asset base by over 84%, enhancing liquidity and market presence.

BKI Investment Company has appointed Morgans Financial to conduct on-market share purchases to fulfill its Dividend Reinvestment Plan obligations, aiming to avoid dilution by pricing shares at no discount.

WAM Active Limited has launched a $51.4 million pro-rata entitlement offer at a 7.8% discount to the recent share price, alongside a $19.3 million institutional placement to meet strong investor demand. The capital raising aims to bolster the company’s proven Australian equity investment strategy while offering shareholders fully franked dividends on new shares.

WAM Active Limited has announced a $51.4 million entitlement offer priced at a 7.8% discount, alongside a $19.3 million placement, aiming to capitalise on its recent robust portfolio performance and deliver attractive dividends to shareholders.

WAM Active Limited has launched a $70.7 million entitlement offer at a 7.8% discount, complemented by a $19.3 million placement, following a stellar 40.6% year-to-date portfolio performance. The capital raise aims to fuel further investment in Australian equities.

BKI Investment Company Limited reported a 10% increase in net profit after tax to $34.3 million for the half-year ended 31 December 2025, alongside a modest rise in its interim dividend. The company’s portfolio performance reflected mixed sector trends amid a volatile market.

Carlton Investments reported a slight rise in net profit and an 8.7% increase in dividends for FY2025, while its investment portfolio grew nearly 60% over five years despite recent market fluctuations.

S&P Dow Jones Indices has announced its September 2025 quarterly rebalance, reshuffling key constituents across multiple S&P/ASX indices effective September 22. The changes highlight shifting market dynamics with notable additions and removals in sectors ranging from technology to resources.

Argo Global Listed Infrastructure Limited has announced the renewal of its on-market buy-back facility, allowing the repurchase of up to 8.9 million ordinary shares over the next year starting September 2025.

L1 Long Short Fund Limited reported a net profit after tax of $99.52 million for FY2025, down 42% year-on-year, yet continues its steady dividend growth with a fully franked final dividend of 6.5 cents per share.

Downer EDI Limited has announced an on-market buy-back of up to 33.6 million ordinary shares, set to run from September 2025 through June 2026. The move signals a strategic capital management initiative without requiring shareholder approval.