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Ironbark Balanced Income Limited reported a 5.6% decline in net profit to $2.89 million for FY2026, while its investment portfolio delivered a solid 7.8% return, outperforming its benchmark and maintaining fully franked dividends.

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.

Carlton Investments lifted its profit by 6.1% to $41.18 million for FY2026, boosted by higher dividends, even as its equity portfolio value fell 6.2%. The company declared a final dividend increase including a special payout amid ongoing market volatility.

WAM Leaders Limited (ASX:WLE) delivered a stellar FY2026 with net profit after tax soaring 153.5% to AUD 161.8 million, driven by a 14% investment portfolio gain that outpaced the ASX 200 by 7.9%. The company declared a fully franked full year dividend of 9.6 cents per share, maintaining a strong yield amid ongoing capital raising.

Regal Partners Global Investments (ASX:RG1) reversed last year's losses with a $141.6 million net profit, driven by strong returns in semiconductors, gold, and European banks. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 5.0 cents per share and continued its on-market share buy-back program.

PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund (ASX: PGF) has successfully completed a $221 million placement, issuing 15% new shares at the estimated net tangible asset value to expand its scale and shareholder base.

GQG Partners edged up its total funds under management to USD 156.4 billion in July 2026, despite ongoing net outflows across key strategies. Investment gains helped offset client withdrawals, though year-to-date FUM remain down from December levels.

PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund (ASX: PGF) is raising up to $195 million through a $175 million placement and a $20 million share purchase plan at $3.07 per share, matching its net tangible asset value and offering a fully franked 7.5 cent dividend for 2026.

Perpetual Equity Investment Company Limited (ASX: PIC) will move from paying dividends semi-annually to monthly starting December 2026, aiming to offer shareholders a steadier income stream without altering its investment strategy.

WAM Income Maximiser (ASX: WMX) has kicked off a $125.4 million entitlement offer priced at $1.62 per share, alongside a $47 million placement, aiming to bolster its capital base while maintaining a 7.1% fully franked dividend yield.

Pinnacle Investment Management delivered a 31.5% jump in net profit after tax to $176.7 million for FY26, boosted by full ownership of Pacific Asset Management and strong inflows across retail, institutional, and international channels.

VanEck Investments Limited has issued a comprehensive Replacement Product Disclosure Statement for its suite of 27 ETFs on the ASX, updating investment strategies, fee structures, risk factors, and operational details.