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WCM Global Growth Limited delivered a stellar 19.28% return in the June quarter, outpacing its MSCI benchmark, while announcing a series of progressive fully franked dividends through FY2027.

Bankers Investment Trust reported a 3.7% NAV total return for the half-year to April 2026, outpacing the FTSE World Index, while declaring a 3.1% dividend increase. Fund manager Alex Crooke announced retirement, with Richard Clode set to take the helm.

Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust (TEMIT) posted a robust 41.3% net asset value total return for FY2026, outpacing its benchmark and narrowing its share price discount, while maintaining dividends and expanding share buybacks.

8I Holdings Limited boosted its investment gains sixfold to S$1.28 million in FY2026, driven by U.S. tech equities, yet geopolitical turmoil and currency swings led to a reduced net loss of S$0.36 million.

Strategic Elements Ltd has received $1.2 million in applications under its Share Purchase Plan, surpassing its initial $1 million target and raising the cap to $2.5 million. The extra funds will accelerate development of its moisture-powered Energy Ink™ and operational intelligence platform EdgeiQ™.

WCM Global Growth Limited has raised its fully franked quarterly dividend to 2.21 cents per share for Q3 FY2026, signaling a progressive dividend policy with planned increases through to March 2027, backed by strong long-term portfolio performance.

ECP Emerging Growth Limited’s portfolio plunged 19.4% in the March quarter, dragging its net tangible asset value down by nearly 30%, as growth stocks stumbled amid geopolitical tensions and rising rates. The fund added furniture retailer Koala Company and sees value in its resilient holdings despite the rough patch.

GQG Partners reported a decline in funds under management to USD 162.5 billion at the end of March 2026, driven by significant net outflows partially offset by strong investment returns amid market volatility.

Count Limited has announced a strategic acquisition of Oracle Group, significantly expanding its financial advice and wealth management footprint across Australia. The deal is backed by a $40.9 million equity raising to support growth ambitions.

Navigator Global Investments has acquired a 4.5% stake in Canadian AI-focused growth equity firm Georgian through a USD 100 million investment, enhancing its exposure to AI-driven private markets.

360 Capital FM Limited has activated the Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP) for 360 Capital REIT for the March 2026 quarter, offering securityholders a cost-effective way to reinvest distributions into additional securities.

Diversified United Investment Limited (DUI) has registered its Scheme Booklet with ASIC, proposing a merger with Australian United Investment Company Limited (AUI). The Independent Expert concludes the merger is in the best interests of DUI shareholders, with directors unanimously recommending a vote in favour.