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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.

Smartshares Limited’s annual report for the year ending 31 March 2026 details mixed fund unit movements, notable management changes, and key investment manager transitions within its suite of Exchange Traded Funds.

Clime Investment Management has wrapped up major strategic initiatives including fund sales and business consolidations, while its flagship Clime Capital fund outperformed benchmarks. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 0.3 cents per share.

Booster Innovation Fund reported a $1.593 million profit for the year ended March 2026, supported by increased net assets. However, valuation risks persist due to early-stage investments and recent capital raises at lower prices.

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.

Infratil Limited has issued nearly 2.8 million new ordinary shares under its Dividend Reinvestment Plan at an issue price of NZD 14.70 each, expanding its capital base without altering shareholder rank.

Select Harvests appoints Kristina Hermanson as Managing Director and CEO, aiming to leverage her 25 years of global agribusiness expertise to drive the company’s next growth phase.

Pengana International Equities (ASX: PIA) has announced a one-off fully franked special dividend of 12.5 cents per share, payable in August 2026, as part of a broader capital management plan that includes a proposed off-market buy-back.

Lendlease has finalised the sale of its UK Build to Rent portfolio at Elephant Park, London, recycling capital with cash proceeds of approximately $260 million expected in FY26.

Centuria Capital Group has successfully secured $265 million through institutional placement and entitlement offers, setting the stage for a $35 million retail entitlement offer to follow.

Ryder Capital Limited has launched a fresh on-market buy-back program targeting up to 8 million ordinary shares, extending its capital management strategy through mid-2027 without requiring shareholder approval.

Growthpoint Properties Australia sustains strong office leasing momentum in FY26 with 54,721 sqm executed and reaffirmed financial guidance, supported by active capital management and leadership appointments.