Latest Capital Deployment News

Dalaroo Metals has kicked off a fully funded 12,000-metre RC drilling campaign at its Bondoukou Gold Ridge Project in Côte d’Ivoire, targeting a 7 km gold-in-soil corridor with multiple high-grade prospects and promising early geological signs.

Liontown Limited has secured a staged farm-in agreement to acquire up to 100% of the Centenario lithium brine project in Argentina, marking its first foray into brine resources alongside its established Australian hard-rock operations.

WT Financial Group (ASX: WTL) posted six consecutive years of growth in FY2026, with net revenue rising 15.6% to $33.1 million and EBITDA up 19.5% to $8.2 million, underpinned by its adviser network expansion and capital partnerships.

4DS Memory Limited is set to acquire Australian Edge-AI software firm Jenesys, raising $5 million to integrate its autonomous systems capabilities with 4DS’s PCMO ReRAM technology, targeting computing-in-memory and neuromorphic markets.

United Overseas Australia Ltd (ASX:UOS) reported a 10.3% rise in half-year revenue to $124.65 million for the period ended 30 June 2026, while net profit after tax fell 7.7% to $41.17 million. The company announced a combined interim and special dividend totaling 2.0 cents per share.

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.

Locality Planning Energy (ASX:LPE) reversed losses to post a $2.31 million statutory profit in FY2026, driven by strategic acquisitions, improved earnings, and a strengthened balance sheet.

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.

Sky Network Television Limited posted a robust FY26 with 9% revenue growth, a 45% dividend increase, and secured major sports rights through 2034, underpinned by the integration of Sky Free.

Air New Zealand reported a $242 million net loss after tax for FY2026, hit by soaring fuel costs linked to the Middle East conflict and persistent engine issues. The airline unveiled a new strategy aiming for operational resilience and targeted growth amid ongoing cost pressures.

Pengana Private Equity Trust (ASX: PE1) posted a 23.2% net return for FY2026, powered by a dramatic revaluation of SpaceX and strong gains across a diversified private equity portfolio.

AI Private Opportunities Trust (ASX: AIX) has completed its first reporting period, raising $267 million and beginning deployment into high-profile private AI companies including ByteDance and Databricks.