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WAM Capital reported a 10.5% decline in investment portfolio performance for FY2026, but retained its full-year dividend at 15.5 cents per share. The listed investment company is targeting an 8.0-cent dividend for FY2027, backed by a profits reserve of 5.7 cents per share after the latest payout.

WAM Research’s FY2026 investment portfolio dropped 18%, dragging the company to a $28 million net loss. Despite underperformance, the LIC sustains its 10 cents per share dividend, backed by strong reserves and franking credits.

WAM Strategic Value delivered a 9.5% portfolio gain for FY2026, outpacing the ASX All Ordinaries by 3.8%, and declared a fully franked full-year dividend of 6.5 cents per share, up 8.3%. The company maintained a strong cash position and continued to capitalise on discounted asset opportunities.

Perpetual Equity Investment Company (ASX: PIC) posted a 44.4% drop in net profit to $12.1 million for FY26, yet held its fully franked dividend steady at 8.0 cents per share and announced a shift to monthly dividend payments starting December 2026.

WAM Global's FY2026 investment portfolio fell 4.2%, dragging the company to a $35.2 million net loss despite a 6.6 cent fully franked final dividend.

Ariadne Australia anticipates a net profit of $2.0 million to $3.0 million for FY26, a sharp turnaround from the previous year's loss, driven by strong contributions from Orams Group and gains in key investments despite currency headwinds.

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited has completed its merger with Brickworks Limited, creating a diversified investment group with a $13.8 billion portfolio and reporting a $2.3 billion statutory profit for 1H26.

Premier Investments reported a modest 0.38% rise in net profit from continuing operations for the half-year ending January 2026, alongside a 3% increase in revenue and a fully franked interim dividend of 45 cents per share.

Orion Equities reported a modest loss of $11,051 for the half-year ending December 2025, with net tangible asset backing per share holding steady at $0.42. The company’s investment portfolio, notably in Strike Resources and Bentley Capital, remains central to its financial position.

Future Generation Global Limited reported a 50% drop in net profit for 2025 but maintained strong investment portfolio growth and declared a special fully franked dividend, while continuing its significant social impact contributions.

BKI Investment Company Limited reported a 10% rise in net profit after tax for the half year ended December 2025, alongside a modest dividend increase and a strategic portfolio rotation favouring resources and energy transition themes.

AMCIL Limited reported a 14.8% increase in half-year profit to $4.1 million, maintaining its interim dividend amid a portfolio return that lagged the ASX 200 benchmark.