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Qualitas Limited has delivered a standout first half of FY26, posting a 30% rise in normalised net profit before tax and record investment deployment, reinforcing its position in Australia’s alternative investment sector.

Qualitas Limited reported a robust interim result for the six months to December 2025, with net profit rising 27% and funds under management expanding 18% to $10.9 billion. The company’s focus on real estate private credit and build-to-rent sectors underpinned strong capital deployment and fee growth.

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund reported a robust 33.7% increase in net assets to over $1 billion and a 5% rise in operating profit for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by strategic capital raisings and strong portfolio management.

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.

GQG Partners reported a 7.1% increase in funds under management for 2025, driven by strong investment performance despite net outflows, while declaring a solid fourth-quarter dividend.

Bailador Technology Investments reports a strong HY26 with a 9.5% post-tax NTA per share increase to $1.76 and declares a fully franked interim dividend of 3.9 cents. The technology-focused portfolio saw revenue surge 42% to $673 million, underpinned by robust cash realisations including a $25 million partial sale of SiteMinder.

Bailador Technology Investments reported a 33% increase in net profit after tax for H1 FY26, driven by strong portfolio gains and a partial realisation of SiteMinder shares. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 3.9 cents per share, maintaining its steady dividend policy.

Teaminvest Private Group reported a robust operating cash flow of $4.1 million in 1H26, driving strong investment activity and shareholder returns despite a decline in performance fees. The company’s active portfolio growth and increased cash reserves position it well for future expansion.

Elanor Commercial Property Fund members have voted to replace Elanor Funds Management Limited with Evolution Trustees Limited as the responsible entity, marking a significant governance shift now officially recorded by ASIC.

Pinnacle Investment Management reported an 11% drop in net profit after tax for the first half of FY26, despite record net inflows and a strategic move to fully acquire Pacific Asset Management.

Pinnacle Investment Management reported a solid 13% increase in funds under management to $202.5 billion despite an 11% drop in half-year profit. The company declared a 29 cent interim dividend and advanced its international expansion with key acquisitions.

Clime Investment Management appoints John Abernethy as Director of Investments, signalling a renewed focus on investment philosophy and client outcomes. Despite fund closures and regulatory challenges, the company reports improved fund returns and a promising interim profit outlook.