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Pengana Private Equity Trust reported a significant decline in half-year profit for the period ending 31 December 2025, yet increased its interim distribution to unitholders. The Trust’s net asset value per unit showed a modest rise despite challenging market conditions.

Omni Bridgeway Limited reported a striking half-year performance with a 357% jump in net profit and a robust pipeline of legal finance investments. The company’s transformation into a capital-light fund manager is gaining momentum amid favourable regulatory shifts.

Australian Unity Limited reported increased revenue for the half-year ending December 2025, but earnings declined sharply due to inflationary pressures and ongoing transformation investments. The company also completed a leadership transition and strengthened its balance sheet.

Regal Investment Fund reported a remarkable half-year performance with a 201% increase in operating profit and a 12 cents per unit distribution declared for December 2025. The Fund's strategic buy-back program and strong net asset growth underscore its robust position.

The Australian Wealth Advisors Group (AWAG) reported a 46% rise in net profit before tax for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by strong growth in funds under management and strategic joint ventures.

Perennial Investment Management has launched the Ziller Global Fund Active ETF (ASX: ZILR), targeting high-growth global companies led by exceptional founders. The fund aims to deliver absolute returns above the MSCI All Country World Index over a typical five-year horizon.

GDI Property Group reported a robust 29.1% increase in Funds From Operations for the half year ended December 2025, underpinned by strategic property sales and strong leasing performance.

FortifAI Limited has raised $5 million through a strategic placement led by a major Australian institutional fund manager, reinforcing its balance sheet and accelerating its AI development and commercialisation plans.

Hearts and Minds Investments Limited reported a dramatic 97% drop in half-year comprehensive income to $3 million, with a largely flat investment portfolio and a significant write-down of Corporate Travel Management shares. Despite this, the company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 9.5 cents per share.

Dexus has reported a strong half-year result with a $348.5 million profit turnaround, robust leasing growth, and strategic capital moves including a $950 million equity raise and a 10% on-market buyback.

Mirvac Group reported a robust half-year result with a 5% rise in operating profit and a significant boost in residential sales, underpinned by a $1 billion joint venture with Mitsubishi Estate. The company’s strategic pipeline restocking and strong leasing performance signal promising growth ahead.

Djerriwarrh Investments and Australian Foundation Investment Company announce a major leadership change as Mark Freeman retires and Alison Gibson steps in as CEO and Managing Director.