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29Metals has successfully completed the retail portion of its entitlement offer, raising $31 million and finalising a $150 million capital injection to support its growth ambitions.

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.

Sandon Capital Investments reported a robust 17.1% total shareholder return for the half-year ending December 2025, underpinned by rising dividends and a narrowing discount to net tangible assets. The shift to monthly fully franked dividends signals a strategic focus on steady income for investors.

PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund Limited has raised its full-year dividend guidance to 13.5 cents per share following a stellar 22% portfolio return in the first half of FY26, significantly outperforming key market indices.

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.

Regal Asian Investments has announced a fully franked interim dividend of 8 cents per share, reflecting robust portfolio returns exceeding 30% over six months. The company also updates its dividend policy to focus on sustainable payouts tied to investment performance.

WAM Leaders Limited has delivered strong portfolio gains and increased its fully franked interim dividend, reflecting robust operating profits and strategic market positioning.

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.

Coast Entertainment Holdings Limited reported a robust 30.2% increase in revenue to $62.165 million for the half year ended December 2025, alongside a modest 1.4% rise in net profit. The company also completed a significant 10% on-market share buy-back.

Webjet Group has ended acquisition discussions with Helloworld and BGH Capital, reaffirming its focus on executing its FY30 growth strategy while confirming FY26 EBITDA guidance and a $25 million share buy-back.

South32 Limited reported a 29% rise in profit for the half year ended December 2025, driven by higher base and precious metals prices and solid operational performance. The company declared a fully-franked interim dividend and maintained its FY26 production guidance, while advancing key projects and managing portfolio transitions.

Insurance Australia Group Limited has announced a quarterly dividend of AUD 1.6241 per security for its Capital Notes, payable mid-March 2026, reflecting a steady 6.5141% annualised distribution rate.