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GQG Partners Inc. posted a modest decline in half-year revenue and profit, managing $156 billion in assets with ongoing net outflows offset by investment gains. The company declared a quarterly dividend reflecting 90% of distributable earnings.

Ironbark Balanced Income Limited reported a 5.6% decline in net profit to $2.89 million for FY2026, while its investment portfolio delivered a solid 7.8% return, outperforming its benchmark and maintaining fully franked dividends.

Whitefield Income Limited reported a 104% jump in net profit to $16 million for FY2026, supported by a near doubling in investment revenue and a $187 million capital raise. The listed investment company maintained steady fully franked dividends despite a slight dip in net asset backing per share.

Sequoia Financial Group has scrapped its fully franked interim dividend for the half-year ended December 2025, citing ongoing Federal Court proceedings and related legal claims. The Board prioritises capital preservation and risk reduction as the company navigates complex litigation tied to its InterPrac subsidiary.

WAM Income Maximiser (ASX: WMX) has lifted its fully franked monthly dividends for Q4 2026, pushing the annualised yield to 7.1% including franking credits, supported by a robust 17.8% per annum portfolio return since inception and notably lower volatility than the ASX 300.

Nexalis Therapeutics has issued share rights to directors in lieu of fees, with vesting contingent on successful Phase 2 clinical trial completion, aiming to conserve cash for ongoing drug development.

WAM Active has posted a staggering 75.5% investment portfolio gain for FY2026, far outpacing benchmarks, and announced increased fully franked dividends including a special payout.

Unico Silver has secured permanent ownership of over 10,000 hectares critical to its Joaquin silver-gold project, replacing a limited mining easement and reducing development risk ahead of its Pre-Feasibility Study.

Brookside Energy has wrapped up its latest on-market share buy-back, cutting its share count by 7% post-consolidation and funding the program entirely from operating cash flow. The company will pause buy-back activity as it finalises a proposed U.S. ADS listing but signals future buy-backs remain part of its capital strategy.

CD Private Equity Fund III (ASX:CD3) posted a net loss of $9.01 million for FY26, weighed down by foreign exchange losses and fair value declines. Despite near-term challenges, the Fund sustains strong long-term performance and liquidity.

WAM Income Maximiser (ASX: WMX) has outpaced its benchmark with an 18.1% portfolio increase and exceeded its dividend target by delivering a 7.0% fully franked yield in its first year since April 2025.

Earlypay has slashed its shares on issue by 17.6% through a $9.3 million buyback while eliminating corporate debt, and now projects its Funds In Use will hit a three-year high by June 2026.