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WAM Strategic Value Limited has reported a robust half-year performance, with net profit soaring 158.6% and an increased fully franked interim dividend. The company’s investment portfolio outperformed the market, underpinning strong shareholder returns.

L1 Long Short Fund Limited has reported a robust turnaround with a $415 million net profit for the half-year ending December 2025, declaring a fully franked interim dividend of 3.6 cents per share.

Ryder Capital has reported a remarkable 227% increase in comprehensive income for the half-year ending December 2025, alongside a record net tangible asset growth and a new quarterly dividend policy.

WCM Global Growth Limited has raised approximately $85 million through a share placement and entitlement offer priced at $1.75 per share, aiming to strengthen its global growth investment strategy and enhance shareholder value.

NAOS Emerging Opportunities Company Limited has reported a robust half-year profit increase of 103%, alongside a fully franked interim dividend of 2.10 cents per share, reflecting strong portfolio performance and market confidence.

NAOS Ex-50 Opportunities Company Limited has reported a remarkable turnaround with a 261% increase in net profit for the half-year ended December 2025, alongside a fully franked dividend hike and ongoing share buybacks.

Beacon Lighting Group reported a 3.21% rise in revenue to $176 million for the half year ending December 2025, yet net profit fell by 6.01%. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 4.1 cents per share.

Hearts and Minds Investments Limited reported a dramatic 97% drop in half-year comprehensive income to $3 million, with a largely flat investment portfolio and a significant write-down of Corporate Travel Management shares. Despite this, the company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 9.5 cents per share.

Morphic Ethical Equities Fund Limited reported a half-year profit after tax of $1.26 million for December 2025, declaring a fully franked 1 cent dividend and continuing its share buy-back program.

Whitefield Income Limited reported a robust half-year profit surge and a significant capital raise, maintaining steady dividends amid a cautiously optimistic economic outlook.

AMCIL and AFIC announce a major leadership transition as long-serving CEO Mark Freeman retires, with Alison Gibson appointed to succeed him in July 2026.

Mark Freeman, the long-serving CEO of Mirrabooka Investments and AFIC, is set to retire at the end of 2026, with Alison Gibson appointed as his successor. Gibson’s return marks a significant leadership transition for these major listed investment companies.