Latest Listed Investment Companies News

WCM Global Growth Limited (ASX:WQG) lifted its fully franked final dividend after posting a $66.7 million FY2026 profit and expanding its asset base by 31%. The portfolio lagged its benchmark for the year, but long-term returns remained ahead.

Solaris Australian Equity Income Plus reported A$727,000 of inaugural net profit after tax and a flat portfolio return that beat its benchmark by 1.01 percentage points. The listed investment company also disclosed three fully franked monthly dividends, although one note contains an apparent inconsistency in the amounts.

L1 Global Long Short Fund has raised approximately A$100.9 million from institutional investors, with strong demand allowing L1 Group to place its A$70.1 million entitlement with new shareholders. Retail investors now face a 1-for-2 offer at A$1.76 a share, with up to A$381.7 million still available.

Katana Capital will pay shareholders a special fully franked dividend of 5.0 cents per share after the September quarter, with the board pointing to a substantial franking balance as scope for future distributions. The payment is scheduled for 30 October 2026 and will not be eligible for reinvestment through the company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

L1 Global Long Short Fund has launched a non-underwritten one-for-two entitlement offer at A$1.76 a share, targeting up to A$482.7 million for new investments. The raising follows a 19.4% portfolio return since L1 Capital became manager and comes with the familiar risk that shareholders who do not participate could be diluted.

Clime Capital delivered a sharply stronger FY26 result, with after-tax profit rising to $10.3 million and dividends maintained. But KPMG qualified its audit after failing to obtain sufficient evidence for $36.2 million of unlisted unit trust valuations and related income and fees.

Australian Foundation Investment Company (ASX:AFI) plans to pay a fully franked 37 cents per share in FY27, including a 10-cent special dividend. The listed investment company will also replace its traditional payment pattern with four quarterly distributions of 9.25 cents.

Gowing Bros’ FY2026 loss widened to $3.49 million as Surf Hardware International remained deeply loss-making and investment properties were marked down by $3.0 million. The ASX-listed investment company kept its fully franked final dividend at 3 cents per share, despite negative operating cash flow and lower cash reserves.

Pengana International Equities has cancelled 151.1 million shares in a $183.28 million buy-back, leaving a much smaller listed investment company and three fewer directors. The reconstituted board will review capital options before deciding whether to pursue a future rights issue.

Benjamin Hornigold Limited (ASX:BHD) delivered a 9.93% portfolio return in FY2026 but still posted a $420,931 loss after $565,697 in legal fees. Two settlements worth $2.6 million were received after year-end, while an $8.97 million judgment against JB Markets was assigned no value.

Barramundi Limited (NZX:BRM) has reported the worst performance in its 20-year history, with a NZ$42.9 million net loss and a 17.0% fall in gross portfolio performance. The board is reviewing Fisher Funds’ management performance just weeks before its five-year agreement comes up for renewal.

Argo Global Listed Infrastructure Limited (ASX:ALI) delivered a 19.2% share price return and record fully franked dividends in FY2026, while assets passed $500 million after a $25 million Share Purchase Plan. Reported profit fell as portfolio valuations moved, but NTA per share and the investment portfolio both increased.