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Djerriwarrh Investments and Australian Foundation Investment Company announce a major leadership change as Mark Freeman retires and Alison Gibson steps in as CEO and Managing Director.

Australian Foundation Investment Company (AFIC) announces the retirement of long-serving CEO Mark Freeman and the appointment of Alison Gibson as his successor, marking a significant leadership transition for the $12 billion investment firm.

SEEK Limited has reported a robust first half for FY2026, driven by AI-enhanced products and strategic pricing, resulting in double-digit revenue growth and a record interim dividend.

Challenger reports a solid first half of FY26 with rising profits, strong annuity sales, and strategic partnerships, underpinning a confident outlook and a $150 million share buy-back plan.

Ophir High Conviction Fund reported a 6.24% increase in net assets to $765 million for the half-year ended December 2025, despite a sharp 62.7% fall in operating profit. The Fund’s portfolio performance slowed significantly, prompting no distributions during the period.

Perpetual Credit Income Trust reported a robust half-year performance with a 50% jump in net assets to $802 million and an 8% rise in profit to $21 million, underpinned by a successful capital raising and steady distributions.

Pengana International Equities reported a half-year net profit of $4.6 million, down from $26.9 million last year, while announcing an increased fully franked dividend and initiating a strategic review to address shareholder concerns.

WCM Global Growth Limited reported a 51% drop in net profit for H1 FY2026 but announced an increased fully franked interim dividend, reflecting confidence in its investment strategy. The company’s portfolio outperformed its benchmark over 12 months despite a softer half-year return.

Katana Capital Limited has reported a remarkable 672% increase in half-year profit after tax to $5.8 million, driven by strong investment income and gains. The company maintains its quarterly dividend at 0.5 cents per share, reflecting confidence in its ongoing strategy.

WAM Leaders Limited has reported a remarkable half-year profit surge and raised its fully franked interim dividend, driven by strong portfolio gains that outpaced the ASX 200.

The CD Private Equity Fund Series reported robust performance in 2025, with improved exit activity and solid distributions despite currency headwinds. The funds continue to focus on asset-by-asset realisations while exploring portfolio liquidity options.

Microequities Asset Management Group Limited has reported a robust half-year performance with a 41% jump in profit after tax and record funds under management reaching $657 million. The company also announced a 21% increase in its fully franked interim dividend.