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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.

Lion Selection Group (ASX:LSX) increased its investment portfolio by 19% to A$108.2 million in FY2026, even as net profit fell 77% to A$8.9 million after an exceptional prior year. The resources investor enters the new year with A$36 million in cash and term deposits, but remains exposed to volatile junior mining valuations and unresolved litigation.

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.

Wilson Asset Management declared a 15.5 cents per share dividend for FY2026 despite a 10.5% portfolio loss, setting a cautious 8.0 cents dividend target for FY2027 amid macroeconomic headwinds.

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.

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.

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.

Clime Capital Limited (ASX:CAM) reported a sharp turnaround for FY26, with net profit after tax soaring 236% to $10.29 million, driven by strong unrealised gains and a higher income portfolio. The company sustained its steady dividend payments and pressed ahead with an active share and convertible note buyback program.

Queste Communications Ltd (ASX:QUE) posted a 66% increase in company-level profit for FY2026, but its consolidated entity, including Orion Equities (ASX:OEQ), saw earnings decline sharply amid weaker revenues and investment losses. No dividend was declared.

Orion Equities (ASX:OEQ) returned to profitability in FY26 with a $204,000 net profit, buoyed by a $400,000 uplift in investment property value. Despite a 7% dip in total revenue, net tangible asset backing per share edged up to $0.43, while no dividend was declared.

Staude Capital Global Value Fund Limited posted a 47% drop in net profit after tax for FY2026 amid a 39% revenue decline, while adjusted pre-tax NTA rose 7%. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 3.3 cents per share and completed a $18.2 million share purchase plan last year.

WAM Alternative Assets nearly doubled its pre-tax profit in FY2026, driven by a 9.1% portfolio gain and a decisive shareholder vote backing its strategy. The company declared a 6.0 cents per share dividend, partially franked at 60%, reflecting portfolio maturation and diversification.