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Vaughan Nelson Global Equity SMID Fund delivered a sharp rise in operating profit and more than quadrupled its net assets in FY2026, helped by $31.8 million in investment gains and strong investor applications. The result also leaves the ASX-listed Class B units with greater exposure to global equity and currency movements.

New Age Exploration reported its strongest exploration results to date across three projects, including a 11.0 g/t gold intercept at Wagyu and a new mineralised zone at Lammerlaw. But the explorer’s $4.21 million loss, $2.48 million impairment and auditor-flagged going concern uncertainty leave its next drilling campaign dependent on further funding.

Osmond Resources reported a A$7.61 million FY26 loss and warned of a material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern, despite holding A$5.50 million in cash. The company is betting its Spanish Orión project can move from exploration into a resource estimate and scoping study in the coming months.

Thorney Opportunities Ltd swung to a $4.44 million loss before tax in FY2026, weighed down by unrealised investment losses, yet increased its final dividend and pressed on with share buybacks.

Pengana International Equities (ASX: PIA) posted a sharp 82% plunge in net profit for FY26, triggering a strategic board reshuffle and a capital management package including a special dividend and buy-back proposal.

Thorney Technologies Ltd posted a $16.4 million net loss for FY2026, deepening from last year, as it continued to simplify its portfolio and execute a substantial share buyback program.

Magellan Infrastructure Fund (Currency Hedged) reported a $73.9 million profit for FY2026, down from $108.1 million the prior year, while boosting distributions to unitholders by over 270%.

Argo Global Listed Infrastructure (ASX: ALI) reported a robust FY2026 with total assets rising to $529 million and a record fully franked dividend of 10 cents per share. The portfolio outperformed benchmarks, driven by strong gains in electric utilities and midstream energy sectors amid AI-driven data centre demand.

Future Generation Global's half-year profit fell sharply as its portfolio lagged global benchmarks, yet it boosted its fully franked interim dividend reflecting confidence in its income sustainability.

The Australian Wealth Advisors Group (ASX:WAG) reported a modest 0.7% rise in profit before tax to $937,632 for FY2026, driven by growth in funds under management and strategic Equity Partnership Scheme investments, alongside a key divestment and board appointment.

L1 Gold Fund Limited (ASX:LGF) reported a $71.1 million net loss in its inaugural reporting period, dragged down by a sharp gold price decline and sector volatility. The fund outperformed peers with a -10.9% portfolio return and announced a $160 million placement and entitlement offer at $2.25 per share.

Solaris Australian Equity Income Plus Limited (ASX:SET) has delivered a maiden profit and outperformed its benchmark since listing in April 2026, announcing initial fully franked monthly dividends.