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Marlin Global's portfolio delivered a 2.0% gross return in Q2 2026, driven by rebounds in ICON and semiconductor holdings, but lagged a strong US market rally led by AI and chip stocks.

Barramundi’s portfolio returned a solid 3.8% gross gain in Q2 2026, driven by strong AI-related infrastructure plays and takeover interest in key holdings, despite sector volatility and profit downgrades in healthcare and logistics.

Kingfish Limited outperformed the S&P/NZX50G with an 8.7% gross portfolio return in Q2 2026, driven by strong results from Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Vista Group, and Infratil, while a2 Milk faced supply chain and regulatory challenges.

Perpetual Limited has formally dismissed EQT AB’s improved but conditional acquisition proposal, deeming the offer insufficient for shareholders amid ongoing strategic shifts.

Toubani Resources has completed its acquisition of a near 20% equity interest in Avanti Gold by issuing shares and options, extending its footprint beyond Mali into the Democratic Republic of Congo gold sector.

TradeWindow Holdings reported a 20% increase in trading revenue to $9.6 million and improved its EBITDA loss to $1.2 million, while advancing its AI-driven FreightAI platform on track for a 2027 commercial release.

American Uranium Limited has completed a modestly subscribed entitlement offer raising just over A$100,000, leaving a substantial shortfall of over 20 million shares available for placement. The company remains focused on advancing its Lo Herma ISR Uranium Project with key technical milestones planned for 2026.

Wingara AG appoints Christopher Hood as CEO, aiming to boost its hay trading and agricultural logistics business with a significant equity-linked remuneration package.

Ironbark Balanced Income Limited (ASX:IBC) has initiated a fresh on-market buy-back targeting up to 10 million shares, representing roughly 10% of its issued capital, set to run from July 2026 through July 2027.

Aura Consolidated Group has completed its acquisition of Qoria, creating a combined online safety powerhouse with over US$300 million in annual recurring revenue and plans for robust growth.

International Equities Corporation Ltd (ASX:IEQ) posted a modest profit for the June 2026 quarter, reversing prior losses amid a challenging economic backdrop that forced the company to exit its hotel and tourism activities.

Somerset Minerals has pushed back the closing date for its non-renounceable entitlement offer, giving shareholders until 5 August 2026 to participate in the capital raise aimed at funding its copper exploration projects in Nunavut and Ecuador.