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Mirrabooka Investments posted a 63.6% profit increase to $13 million for FY26 but saw its portfolio return lag the benchmark. The company declared a 14 cents fully franked dividend and welcomed Alison Gibson as new CEO following Mark Freeman's retirement.

Australian Foundation Investment Company (ASX:AFI) reported a $293.5 million profit for FY26, holding dividends steady despite portfolio returns lagging the market. Leadership transitioned as Alison Gibson took the helm following Mark Freeman’s retirement.

Winton Land’s governance is under strain after independent directors Steven Joyce and Guy Fergusson resigned citing conflicts with the majority shareholder. The board must urgently appoint new independent directors to maintain NZX compliance and avoid potential trading suspension.

WOTSO Group posted a 4% rise in operating income to $48.75 million for FY2026, cutting its net loss attributable to securityholders by 50% to $2.42 million. Distributions increased to 2.8 cents per stapled security, reflecting cautious progress in its suburban flexible workspace strategy.

Australian Ethical Investment Ltd posted record FY26 results with a 29% rise in net profit after tax and funds under management reaching $14.5 billion, driven by strong superannuation inflows and growth in private markets.

Australis Oil & Gas has locked in a major US-listed partner to fund a US$46.25 million drilling program in the Tuscaloosa Marine Shale, with its first carried well slated for late 2026.

Koonenberry Gold has kicked off a seven-hole RC and diamond drilling program at its Dunedoo Project in NSW, targeting the untested Bolinda Vale copper-gold porphyry system and the Hillside gold-silver anomalies.

Australis Oil & Gas Ltd posted a $2.6 million net loss for 1H 2026 amid sharply reduced production volumes but is progressing its Tuscaloosa Marine Shale development with a key partner and a planned Q4 well spud.

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.

Growthpoint Properties Australia reported a statutory net profit of $90.1 million for FY26, underpinned by record leasing activity and achievement of its Net Zero Target. The group maintained strong portfolio occupancy at 96%, grew funds under management, and provided FY27 guidance reflecting ongoing macroeconomic caution.

Barramundi Limited’s portfolio delivered a 2.2% gross return in July, outpacing the S&P/ASX200 hedged benchmark, driven by strong performances in healthcare and financials alongside strategic portfolio adjustments.

Kincora Copper has accelerated exploration activities across its Australian portfolio, including partner-funded drilling with AngloGold Ashanti and sole-funded programs at Condobolin, while divesting its Mongolian assets for US$10 million to sharpen focus and strengthen its balance sheet.