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WAM Alternative Assets reported a 9.1% investment portfolio return for FY2026 and maintained a 6.0 cents per share dividend, partially franked at 60%. The alternative-assets vehicle also highlighted 24 exits since Wilson Asset Management took over, completed at a weighted average 28.3% premium to net tangible assets.

Fat Prophets Global Contrarian Fund will pay an unfranked final dividend of 3 cents per share after what it describes as strong investment performance. Shareholders can reinvest through the fund’s DRP at a 2.5% discount to the relevant ASX trading average.

L1 Group has finalised the key terms of its 2 cent fully franked interim dividend, confirming a Dividend Reinvestment Plan price of $1.2326. New DRP shares will be issued on 23 September, while New Zealand holders will receive the dividend equivalent in NZD.

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.

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.

WAM Leaders has completed a $313 million capital raising through a Share Purchase Plan and an upscaled Placement, boosting its assets under management beyond $2.2 billion and reinforcing its status as one of Australia’s largest LICs.

Pengana Capital Group has lodged a formal application with the Takeovers Panel contesting the legitimacy and disclosure of Pengana International Equities’ recent capital management moves, including a contentious buy-back and rights issue.

Underwood Capital Limited (ASX:UWC) reported a net profit after tax of $0.193 million for FY2026, with net tangible asset backing per share inching up to 9.46 cents. Despite portfolio improvements and active share buybacks, the stock continues to trade below its net asset value.

Yandal Resources shakes up its leadership with the appointment of seasoned geologist Eduard Eshuys as Non-Executive Chair and the departure of CEO Chris Oorschot, signaling a pivotal moment as the company advances its gold exploration projects in Western Australia.

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.

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.