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JPMorgan Global Research Enhanced Index Equity Trust reported a sharp rise in operating profit and net assets for the year ended 30 June 2026, powered largely by fair value gains across its global portfolio. Distributions also increased substantially, particularly for hedged classes, although the report does not show whether the Fund outperformed its benchmark.

JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF grew net assets to $167.99 million while operating profit plunged to $740,000 as fair-value losses widened. The fund is also preparing to switch its underlying ETF from NYSE Arca to the London Stock Exchange without changing its investment objective or stated total fees and costs.

Loftus Peak Global Disruption Fund delivered benchmark-beating returns in both its unhedged and hedged classes during the year ended 30 June 2026, while net assets expanded by roughly 44% to $936.7 million. The strong result came with larger distributions and higher performance-related costs, alongside the market exposure inherent in its global equity strategy.

Savana US Small Caps Active ETF (ASX:SVNP) reversed last year’s loss to deliver a AUD 1.37 million profit for FY 2026, lifting net assets to AUD 5.94 million amid steady investor inflows and solid US small cap equity performance.

Salter Brothers Emerging Companies Limited (ASX:SB2) swung to a $7.9 million loss for FY26, driven by a $10.5 million investment write-down, while maintaining dividend payments and extending its share buy-back program.

PT ANTAM (ASX:ATM) posted a 6% increase in net sales to Rp62.71 trillion in the first half of 2026, driven by steady gold, nickel, and bauxite sales. Profit after tax surged 34% to Rp6.91 trillion, supported by improved margins and foreign exchange gains.

Clime Capital Limited (ASX:CAM) reported a sharp turnaround for FY26, with net profit after tax soaring 236% to $10.29 million, driven by strong unrealised gains and a higher income portfolio. The company sustained its steady dividend payments and pressed ahead with an active share and convertible note buyback program.

Rural Funds Group (ASX: RFF) posted a sharp jump in FY26 earnings to $124.1 million, driven by strategic asset sales and property revaluations, while gearing was trimmed to 31.8%. The group maintains steady AFFO and distribution forecasts for FY27 amid ongoing development and sustainability initiatives.

AGL Energy reported a 575% surge in statutory profit to $756 million for FY26, driven by strategic divestments and improved asset flexibility, while declaring a fully franked 50 cents dividend and progressing its energy transition with 12 GW of renewable capacity targeted by 2035.

Helia Group’s half-year profit fell 25% to $100 million, hit by lower premiums and investment income. The insurer declared a combined 43 cents per share dividend and launched a $75 million share buy-back.

Salt Listed Funds released its 2026 annual report highlighting governance changes, investment policy updates including Treasury Units and Carbon-Related Businesses, and a notable decline in the Carbon Fund’s unit price over the year.

Booster Investment Scheme 2's Private Land and Property Fund swung back to profit with NZD 1.3 million after tax for the year ended March 2026, despite net asset value slipping due to unit redemptions. The Fund’s investment portfolio remains concentrated in unlisted New Zealand agricultural and property assets, while its Manager faces unrelated FMA proceedings.