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WCM Quality Global Growth Fund delivered a positive 16.87% return for the year, although it lagged its global benchmark and reported sharply lower distributions. Its longer-term record remains ahead of the benchmark, leaving investors weighing recent relative weakness against a new income-focused policy.

WCM Global Growth has secured full underwriting for its $6.5 million Dividend Reinvestment Plan tied to a fully franked 2.35 cents per share final dividend. The issue price is due on 22 September, with the new shares scheduled for issue eight days later.

Globe International increased FY2026 EBIT and net profit despite almost no revenue growth, as a tighter brand portfolio improved margins across all three regions. The ASX-listed group also lifted its fully franked annual dividend to 23 cents per share and ended the year with A$26.7 million in cash.

WAM Global’s portfolio earnings grew 18% in FY2026, but valuation compression and currency losses left the investment portfolio down about 4.2% in Australian-dollar terms. The listed investment company declared a 13.2 cents per share fully franked full-year dividend, backed by a stated 5.2 years of dividend coverage.

Franklin Templeton Australia is reshaping the FRGG Active ETF, replacing its concentrated global growth strategy with Putnam’s broader core equity approach and cutting management fees by one-third. The fund is expected to adopt the ticker FTPG in October, subject to approval, but the transition may bring tax and distribution consequences for investors.

WCM Global Growth Limited (ASX:WQG) has confirmed its fully franked final dividend for Q4 FY2026 at 2.35 cents per share, with a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) issue price capped by pre-tax net tangible assets per share.

BKI Investment Company has expanded its risk disclosure, outlining significant market, income, operational, and regulatory risks that could influence its financial outcomes and shareholder dividends.

Associate Global Partners (ASX:APL) reported a 20% rise in funds under management to $1.672 billion for FY2026, driven by strong inflows and new partnerships with Muzinich and ARK Invest.

Scott Technology aims to more than double Protein Domain revenue to NZ$165 million by FY30, leveraging global growth of its BladeStop safety bandsaw and a new Mexico distribution deal.

SiteMinder Limited (ASX:SDR) nearly doubled its adjusted EBITDA to $28.1 million in FY26, driven by a 22% revenue increase and strong adoption of its AI-powered Smart Platform. The company narrowed its net loss by more than half amid ongoing investments in growth and operational efficiency.

Shine Justice Ltd has taken a $13 million write down on a longstanding class action after an unexpected interlocutory judgment, cutting FY26 profit but leaving cash flow unaffected. Management plans to appeal and maintains confidence in the claim’s merits.

WCM Global Growth reported a $66.7 million net profit for FY2026 with its investment portfolio returning 16.58%, slightly below benchmark. The company raised its fully franked final dividend and outlined a progressive dividend increase through FY2027.