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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.

WAM Active Limited reported a record half-year profit with its investment portfolio soaring 31.4%, significantly outperforming benchmarks. The company also declared increased fully franked dividends and completed a $70.7 million capital raise, boosting assets under management beyond $151 million.

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.

Bentley Capital Limited has reversed its previous losses to report a $779,000 profit for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by strong gains in its Strike Resources shareholding and a legal settlement with Keybridge Capital.

Acorn Capital Investment Fund Limited has reported a remarkable half-year performance for the period ending 31 December 2025, with revenue and profit soaring over 300%. The fund also declared a fully franked interim dividend of 3.5 cents per share, signalling confidence in its investment strategy.

MA Credit Income Trust reported a strong half-year profit of $19.7 million, exceeding its return target, while successfully completing a $190.5 million capital raise and initiating a strategic buy-back to manage liquidity.

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.

Dominion Income Trust 1 has reported a robust $12.3 million profit and paid distributions totaling 359.41 cents per unit in its inaugural half-year ending December 2025. The Trust outperformed its benchmark, signalling a promising start for investors.

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.

L1 Global Long Short Fund Limited reports a remarkable half-year turnaround with a 609% jump in net profit, driven by a new investment manager and a refreshed strategy. The company also declares a fully franked interim dividend as it completes a major equity raise and portfolio transition.

Gryphon Capital Income Trust (ASX:GCI) has announced a $90.9 million wholesale placement of new units priced at $2.00 each, aiming to bolster its portfolio management capabilities. The placement leverages existing capacity, avoiding the need for unitholder approval.

Perpetual Equity Investment Company Limited reported a robust net profit increase for the first half of 2026 and maintained its fully franked interim dividend, reinforcing its commitment to reliable shareholder income amid market uncertainties.