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WCM Global Growth Limited (ASX:WQG) lifted its fully franked final dividend after posting a $66.7 million FY2026 profit and expanding its asset base by 31%. The portfolio lagged its benchmark for the year, but long-term returns remained ahead.

Australian Ethical Investment delivered record funds under management and a 29% rise in shareholder profit in FY26, despite weak performance from Australian equities and emerging companies. The ASX-listed ethical fund manager also increased its fully franked dividend and set out a growth plan centred on private markets, superannuation and technology.

Sultan Resources has lodged a prospectus for up to 91.4 million options to existing shareholders, alongside a further 25 million options for lead manager Xcel Capital. The offer brings in little immediate cash but could provide up to $3.43 million if the new options are later exercised.

GLG Corp has reported a sharp FY2026 reversal, with revenue falling 8.9% and a US$23.2 million net loss after a major impairment tied to outsourced manufacturer GLIT. The ASX-listed apparel group has since terminated the arrangement, secured bank covenant waivers and begun shifting production to Cambodia and Vietnam.

Solaris Australian Equity Income Plus reported A$727,000 of inaugural net profit after tax and a flat portfolio return that beat its benchmark by 1.01 percentage points. The listed investment company also disclosed three fully franked monthly dividends, although one note contains an apparent inconsistency in the amounts.

Iris Cairns Property has opened an unconditional $4.67-per-unit takeover offer for the remaining units in Reef Casino Trust, after building an 85.77% stake through its initial bid. The offer values the remaining units at up to approximately A$33.1 million and could lead to compulsory acquisition and ASX delisting.

Pioneer Minerals has entered a voluntary suspension while it prepares an announcement covering a capital raise and material acquisition. Trading is expected to resume on 9 October 2026 or once the announcement is released, whichever comes first.

West Wits Mining has received a second R236 million senior debt drawdown, taking total funding received for Qala Shallows to R575 million and supporting its claim that the project is funded through steady-state production. Underground development is accelerating, with stoping scheduled to begin in February 2027 and annual recovered gold targeted at 70,000 ounces by early 2029.

Zenith Minerals’ contested Forrestania takeover has drawn another Takeovers Panel application, this time challenging the board’s rejection of Aurenne’s proposed $5 million funding. The applicant alleges the decision was made without properly testing the proposal and involved directors whose performance rights could benefit from the bid proceeding.

TerraCom’s audited FY2026 results turned a previously reported A$45.6 million loss into a A$155.5 million statutory loss after A$103.5 million of non-cash impairments. The auditor highlighted material uncertainty over the company’s ability to continue as a going concern as Blair Athol remains below plan and new funding is not yet fully secured.

EcoGraf has completed a A$4.727 million capital raising to support debt financing and development work at its Epanko graphite project in Tanzania. The raise combines a shareholder-backed SPP with a discounted placement to institutional and sophisticated investors.

hipages Group delivered stronger FY26 cash generation, expanded into insurance and set higher targets for revenue, margins and free cash flow in FY27. The headline profit surge was substantially helped by an $8.9 million deferred tax benefit, making cash flow and platform adoption the more useful measures of progress.